indian fish nuggets

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beulah, MI
Updated on Dec 22, 2025

These taste as good as they look. I like to eat them dipped in mango chutney.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod filets or any firm white fish, like tilapia
  • - salt
  • 1 tablespoon kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon asafetida
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds
  • 3 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 2 eggs
  • oil for frying
  • chat masala

How To Make indian fish nuggets

  • Step 1
    Cut the fish into nugget-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt.
  • Step 2
    Mix the chili powder, asafetida, turmeric, fenugreek, ajwain seeds, ginger garlic paste, lime juice, and both flours, and add the fish carefully, massaging the spices into the fish. Place in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    Remove the fish and brush the spices off. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Bring the oil to 350 degrees. Mix the marinade with the eggs and a little water to make a thick batter.
  • Step 5
    Dip the fish in the batter and deep fry in batches about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how thick the fish pieces are.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: Indian

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