Time for another recipe and this time its a non-vegetarian recipe - Tilapia ! One weekend, we had a dinner party at home, so as usual I called my Personal Chef ;) - My MOM ...and believe it or not...it was a simple recipe to make and it turned out be awesome !!!
The best part in preparing this dish is that there is no hard and fast rules on the amount of ingredients you use. It is totally dependant on personal taste and choice. So let’s start off with the ingredients:
8 - 10 Large Slices of Tilapia
5 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder
3 Tbsp Corriander Powder
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
Salt to taste
3 - 4 Tbsp of Water to make a fine paste (add more if needed)
Oil to Fry
Mix together the spices and salt. Add the lime juice and water and make a thick paste. Coat the fish slices in this paste and let it marinate for about two hours.
Make sure that the paste is not too watery, as this would not coat the fish slices well.
After about two hours, its time to fry ! Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan, and fry the fish slices till they are cooked completely. Turn the slices occasionally so that both sides of the fish are well cooked. Remove from pan and spicccyy tilapia is ready to eat...uhhhhh...yum yum !
The best part in preparing this dish is that there is no hard and fast rules on the amount of ingredients you use. It is totally dependant on personal taste and choice. So let’s start off with the ingredients:
8 - 10 Large Slices of Tilapia
5 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder
3 Tbsp Corriander Powder
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
Salt to taste
3 - 4 Tbsp of Water to make a fine paste (add more if needed)
Oil to Fry
Mix together the spices and salt. Add the lime juice and water and make a thick paste. Coat the fish slices in this paste and let it marinate for about two hours.
Make sure that the paste is not too watery, as this would not coat the fish slices well.
After about two hours, its time to fry ! Heat sufficient oil in a frying pan, and fry the fish slices till they are cooked completely. Turn the slices occasionally so that both sides of the fish are well cooked. Remove from pan and spicccyy tilapia is ready to eat...uhhhhh...yum yum !
Trust me when I say that this simple recipe was the star at the dinner party...easy to prepare..simple to make...and can be altered for everyone's taste..and yet tastes amazing.
So remember...don’t be too tough with the ingredients...for those who would not want it to be very spicy..feel free to reduce the amount of chili powder...for that extra tangy flavor..add more lime ! This dish is so versatile….that there can be innumerable combinations.
Happy Frying!!! :)
mmmmm Fried fish.......
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to your blog on the "Caves of Sonora"...
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of Tilapia looking very yummy!!!! well garnished!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope to try the same stuff by the same hand during Xmas vacation!!!!
I agree with u doc... The picture does look Yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
ReplyDeleteyes only the picture!!!! LOL. I have to taste it before I can comment on the qualtiy. So Viny we need a repeat performance in chennai.
ReplyDeleteSam, I would definitely write on Sonora !
ReplyDeleteI will take the doctor's advice and try it in India...but if you want it to not just look gud but also taste better...you mite want the original donor of the recipe to make it...Hehehe !
And i assure you...the qlty was as gud as the pic ! Only thing is...would it be possible for a repeat performance..lol
Thank you all for reading the posts and riting comments...that makes me writing blogs more fun !! :)
That's passing the buck!!!! Still we would like to see the "replay" of this preparation in Chennai.
ReplyDeleteThe more receipies you blog, more constructive comments you will get. So keep adding, and you could also consult me on some exotic recipies!!!! Lol
I sure will :)
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