Topse Fish Fry
A fiery Bengali fish fry that blends aromatic spices with a crunchy chickpea‑rice batter. The topse fish is marinated in a vibrant blend of turmeric and chilies, then coated in a savory batter that crisps to perfection. A final sprinkle of chat masala adds a tangy finish, making this dish a crowd‑pleaser for any spicy‑food lover.
Recipe by Arpita | Creative Artist· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb topse fish
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp green chilies
- 1 tbsp dry red chilies
- to taste chat masala
Batter
- 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp kalonji (black cumin seeds)
- to taste salt
- to taste turmeric powder
- to taste red chilli powder
- remaining paste
- a pinch baking soda
- for mixing hot oil
Instructions
- 1Cut the topse fish into medium‑sized pieces (about 2‑3 inches).
- 2Season the fish with salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder, then mix well and let it marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.
- 3While the fish marinates, blend ginger, garlic, green chilies, and dry red chilies in a food processor until a smooth paste forms.
- 4Add most of the spice paste (reserve about 1‑2 tbsp) to the marinated fish, stir to coat evenly, and let it rest for another hour.
- 5Prepare the batter: in a large bowl combine besan and rice flour in equal parts, then stir in kalonji, a pinch of salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, and the remaining spice paste.
- 6Gradually whisk in water until a thick, smooth batter forms; it should coat the back of a spoon without dripping.
- 7Stir a pinch of baking soda into the batter and add a splash of hot oil to improve crispness.
- 8Heat enough oil in a deep pan to a temperature of 356°F (350°F).
- 9Dip each marinated fish piece into the batter, ensuring a full coating, and carefully place it in the hot oil.
- 10Fry the fish for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
- 11Using a slotted spoon, remove the fish and drain on paper towels.
- 12Immediately sprinkle chat masala over the hot fish for a tangy finish.
- 13Serve the fish hot with lemon wedges and a side of fresh salad.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Topse Fish Fry?
- About 40 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Topse Fish Fry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Topse Fish Fry recipe come from?
- It was shared by Arpita | Creative Artist on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.