Masala Fish and Chips

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the fish with garlic and ginger paste, lemon juice, chili powder, garam masala, and coriander seeds, ensuring the fish is totally coated.
  2. 2Set the marinated fish in the fridge.
  3. 3Wash and dry the chips.
  4. 4Toss the chips in peanut oil.
  5. 5Air fry the chips for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. 6Mix together equal parts of cornflour and gram flour for the fish coating.
  7. 7Shake off any excess flour from the marinated fish.
  8. 8Shallow fry or air fry the fish fillets.
  9. 9If shallow frying, do one or two fillets at a time for 4 to 5 minutes on either side on medium heat.
  10. 10Take out each fillet once cooked and drain on paper towel.
  11. 11Make a side of buttery minty peas.

Ingredients

  • fish
  • garlic and ginger paste
  • lemon juice
  • chili powder
  • garam masala
  • coriander seeds
  • peanut oil
  • cornflour
  • gram flour
  • tilapia
  • basa
  • butter
  • minty peas

Equipment

fridgeair fryerpanpaper towel

Tips

  • Make sure your fish is totally coated in the marinade.
  • Give the air fryer basket a shake halfway through when cooking chips.
  • Mix equal parts of cornflour and gram flour for a crispy coating.
  • Shake off any excess flour from the fish before frying.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying fish; do one or two fillets at a time.
  • Drain cooked fish fillets on paper towel.