Palla is a fish we wait for every spawning season. Why? Because their gaboli or roe is worth it’s weight in gold here in Mumbai. Eaten in curries or fried, that Indian caviar a delicacy worth waiting for. But the fish itself is tasty too. Thorny yes! But delicious. Here’s how we fry the popular fish called palla or illish or hilsa. We usually eat it with masoor dal or moong dal and rice or apas, but it also tastes good with some spicy chana dal. Will post the recipe for that one soon!
How to Fry Palla/Illish/Hilsa Fish – Indian Style
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Ingredients
- 1 Kilograms Hilsa/Palla/Illish Fish Cut in slices
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 30 ml Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- 4 Tablespoons Semolina or Rice Flour
Instructions
- Wash and clean the fish slices and put them in a bowl.
- Add salt, turmeric and red chili powder and mix well.
- Add vinegar or lemon juice and allow to marinate for a few minutes.
- Add the semolina or rice flour to this mixture and allow to marinate. Otherwise, marinate first, and coat with semolina just before frying for a more crispy fish.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and when hot, place the fish slices next to each other.
- Fry for about 4-5 minutes on one side and turn over and fry the other side.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve!
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Notes
- You can allow the fish to marinate longer for more flavour.
- If you want it gluten-free, replace the semolina with rice flour or cornmeal.
STUFF YOU MAY NEED
- Non stick Frying Pan
- Fish Spatula
- Glass Bowls or Mixing Bowls
Nutrition (Per Serving)
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