Rawa Fried Fish
Rawa Fried Fish is a delightful Indian seafood dish where fish fillets are coated in a spiced semolina batter and fried to perfection, delivering a crispy texture and flavorful taste. This high-protein dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a quick and healthy meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Indian
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Fish fillets (such as pomfret or tilapia) - 300 grams
- Semolina (rawa) - 100 grams
- Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
- Oil (for frying) - 200 ml
Steps
- Clean the fish fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped coriander leaves to create a marinade.
- Coat the fish fillets with the marinade and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine semolina and rice flour to create the coating mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Take each marinated fish fillet and coat it evenly with the semolina and rice flour mixture.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated fillets in the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried fish from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
Tags
IndianHigh ProteinSeafood Dish