Rohu/Carp Fish Fry Recipe

Rohu/Carp Fish Fry Recipe

The rohu, rui, or roho labeo (Labeo rohita) is a species of fish of the carp family, found in rivers in South Asia. It is a large omnivore and extensively used in aquaculture. Rohu is very commonly eaten in Bangladesh, Nepal and the Indian states of Tripura, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.(Source-Wikipedia)

This recipe is inspired from a 12th century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled by Someshvara III. In the traditional recipe, the fish is marinated in  and salt after being skinned. It is then dipped in turmeric mixed in water before being fried. I am sharing a modified version of the same recipe with you. It can be served with chapati, rice or any bread of your choice.

Prep time
15 mins

Cook time 

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Neha Sharma

Ingredients-

• Rohu fish/Carp Fish- 300-350 gms
• Coriander/Dhaniya powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Black Pepper/Kali Mirch Powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Turmeric/Haldi- 1/4 Tsp 
• Red chili powder-  3/4 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 Tsp 
• Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon
• Salt to taste
• Cornflour- 2 tbsp 
• Besan/Gram flour- 1 tbsp 
• Oil for frying
• Oregano- 1/4 tbsp (Optional) 
• Coriander leaves- For Garnish (Chopped) 

Method-

1. In a bowl, add Coriander powder, black Pepper powder, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, salt and lemon juice. Mix well. 
2. Now add ginger garlic paste and 2 tbsp water to make a smooth paste.
3. Clean the fish properly with regular water. After cleaning transfer the fish to a bowl. 
4. Add the masala paste to the fish and rub it over each piece with your hands.
5. Then add cornflour and besan/gram flour and generously coat each piece with it. Keep aside for 15 mins.
6. Now, heat some oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces for 2 mins on each side.
7. Once done take it out on an absorbent paper or tissues to get rid of the excess oil.
8. Garnish the fish with chopped coriander leaves, oregano, some chaat masala (optional) and serve.

Don't forget to try- Fish Dum Biryani, Boiled Fish, Low Carb Fish Curry, Prawns Biryani, Gluten Free Salmon Fish Curry.

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