Craving the bold flavors of Indian street food? This Indian pub-style fish pakora recipe is the perfect way to bring authentic taste to your kitchen. Tender fish fillets are coated in a spiced gram flour batter and fried until golden, offering a crispy, flavorful snack that pairs perfectly with tangy chutneys or a cold drink.
Indian Pub Fish Pakora Recipe
This Indian pub fish pakora recipe features succulent fish marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and coated in a chickpea flour batter before being fried to crispy perfection. Serve these flavorful fish fritters with mint chutney or lemon wedges for a delicious appetizer or side dish that’s easy to make and packed with traditional Indian flavors.
Ingredients
- 500g white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable oil is fine)
For the mint chutney:
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients for the batter in a bowl.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and enough water to make a thick batter.
- Coat fish pieces in the batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated fish pieces until golden brown.
- For the chutney, blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Serve hot fish pakoras with mint chutney.
Notes
You can serve this dish with fresh naan (garlic naan is also lovely!) Chips (plain, masala or chilli chips are all highly recommended) and also don’t forget the sauces and chutneys that complete these desi indian pub meals. You can find the recipes for these sauces right here!
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 | 14% |
| Total Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugars | 1g | – |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.