🇮🇳 Indian

Bombil Fry Bombay Duck

Name: Bombil Fry Bombay Duck
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 2 Green Chili; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 Lemon; 500 g, steaks Fish; 1-2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 4 tbsp, for shallow frying Mustard Oil; 1 cup Semolina (Rava)

🇮🇳 Indian

Bombay-duck fillets rava-crusted and shallow fried, the Maharashtra coast's crunchy bar snack. Semolina crust, fierce marinade, zero fuss. Best with a squeeze of lime and cold weather.

Prep 30 min Cook 17 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Green Chili2
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Lemon1
Fish500 g, steaks
Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp
Mustard Oil4 tbsp, for shallow frying
Semolina (Rava)1 cup

Instructions

1
Wash and pat the fish absolutely dry; score the flesh and rub with lemon, salt and turmeric.
2
Coat with the semolina (rava) and spices and let it sit — 30 minutes minimum.
3
Mix the coating: semolina or rice flour with a pinch of chili; press it onto the fish on all sides.
4
Fry undisturbed till the underside releases on its own, then turn once; crisp and gold.
5
Eat immediately, straight from the rack if no one is watching.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Crispy Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck Fry) By Archana · on YouTube