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Indian Pub Chilli Fish Recipe

This Indian Pub Chilli Fish recipe brings together tender, fried fish fillets with a spicy and tangy sauce made from chilies, garlic, soy sauce, and spices. The crispy coating on the fish contrasts perfectly with the bold, zesty flavors of the sauce, making it a favorite in Indo-Chinese cuisine. Serve it as a starter or pair with fried rice for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinade 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Chilli Fish: For marination:
  • 500g boneless fish fillets (like basa or tilapia), cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt to taste
For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 onion, cut into petals
  • 1 bell pepper, cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp green chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water mixed with 1 tsp cornflour
Yogurt Mint Sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate fish with all marination ingredients for 30 minutes.
  2. Deep fry marinated fish until golden. Set aside.
  3. In a wok, heat oil and stir-fry green chilies, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  4. Add soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, and salt.
  5. Add fried fish and toss.
  6. Pour in cornflour slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Yogurt Mint Sauce:
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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!