
Pakistani-Style Spiced Fried Fish with Chaat Masala
A single portion of Pakistani cooking, ready in 18 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste. It brings some heat.
Method
- 1
Mix the gram flour, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger and lemon juice into a thick paste and coat the fish fillet all over.
- 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
- 3
Sprinkle with the chaat masala as soon as it comes out of the pan.
- 4
Season to taste, then serve with the sliced red onion and a scatter of fresh coriander.







