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How to Make Baked Indian-style Fish at Home?

When it comes to eating fried or grilled fish, many of us refrain from it, considering the amount of oil and spices involved. However, the following recipe won’t hold you back from relishing the Indian fish marinated with minimal spices. This recipe gives you a healthy option to frying or grilling – baking. To know more, keep reading!

How to Make Baked Indian-style Fish at Home?

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash the fish fillets and pat dry them using a kitchen tissue.
  2. Grind all the ingredients except oil and fish to make a smooth paste. You can add oil or water to adjust the consistency of the paste.
  3. Apply the masala on the fillets and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Preheat the oven at 400°F.
  4. Spray the baking dish lightly with oil or butter. Place the fish fillets and bake for about 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
  5. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot with a side salad.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip To get a crispy crust on the fillets, broil them during the last 2 minutes of baking. Share your version of this recipe How do you make fish in Indian-style? Share your recipe with us. Frequently Asked Questions Why do the fish fillets keep falling apart? Make sure the fillets are not too thin. If your fish fillets are too thin, they can start falling apart. Can I use whole fish instead of fillets? Yes. You can use a whole fish that is cleaned and deveined. You can also use steaks for this recipe.