Bihari Fish Fry Recipe

Name: Bihari Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Carp fillet - 12 pieces of about 2 inch x 2 inch each; Fresh Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon; Dry Ingredients:; Mustard powder - 1 tablespoon; Garlic powder - 2 teaspoons; Turmeric - 1 teaspoon; Paprika powder - 1 teaspoon or to taste; Salt to taste; Garnish:; Cilantro - 1/2 cup finely chopped; Lemon - 6 thin round slices; Golden Raisins - 1/2 cup; Other:; Canola Oil - Enough to shallow fry the fish in a nonstick pan with raised sides(Deep fry if you already have a fryer)

Servings: persons

Carp fillet - 12 pieces of about 2 inch x 2 inch each
Fresh Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Dry Ingredients:
Mustard powder - 1 tablespoon
Garlic powder - 2 teaspoons
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Paprika powder - 1 teaspoon or to taste
Salt to taste
Garnish:
Cilantro - 1/2 cup finely chopped
Lemon - 6 thin round slices
Golden Raisins - 1/2 cup
Other:
Canola Oil - Enough to shallow fry the fish in a nonstick pan with raised sides(Deep fry if you already have a fryer)

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1. Heat oil in the pan. Do steps 2 through 5 while oil is heating.
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2. Wash the fish and add the lemon juice to it.
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3. In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
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4. Add the fish to the dry ingredients mix and work with hand to evenly coat the fish.
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5. Let the fish sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
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6. Fry fish pieces. Turn once after about five minutes or when the side turns golden brown (no need to turn if using a deep fryer). Take out done pieces on paper towel.
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7. After the fish is done, fry the raisins in the oil for 1 minute and take it out on paper towel as well.
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Garnish with fried raisins, chopped coriander and lemon slices and serve.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carp fillet - 12 pieces of about 2 inch x 2 inch each, Fresh Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon, Dry Ingredients:, Mustard powder - 1 tablespoon, and more.

Yes, Bihari Fish Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bihari Fish Fry

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Variations & substitutions

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