Tasty & Unique Traditional Indian Fish Recipes

Obviously, all Indian recipes, particularly traditional culinary are always held in high esteem and admiration in India.

What to say about culinary art inherited from generations that follow the tradition which is widely ingrained in popular culture, region-wise. Diverse tastes and the blend of rich and aromatic ingredients available locally make the dishes unique in taste; arousing curiosity to your taste buds. 

Patrani Macchi

Parsis are a community of Zoroastrians and their endless love for food is a well known fact. Their fish preparation, with a tinge of Persian touch, holds a special liking because of the diverse, not conventional, method used in their cooking style.

Patrani Macchi, the Parsi Style Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves.  This unique dish is one of the trademark dishes of a Parsi cuisine, which is influenced by the distinctly fine blend of Gujarati and Persian cooking.Patrani Macchi is an inevitable course in a Parsi wedding or a navjot feast or any Parsi celebration.

Amritsari Macchi

This dish is for hardcore non-vegetarian food lovers. Amritsari Macchis mouthwatering fried fish dish prepared with lot of spices is a popular street food of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab India. Though originated in Amritsar, It is sold in street cornersof many North Indian cities and also in other parts of India. Named after the city where it originated, this easy fried fish dish is a great appetizer or side dish as accompaniment to the main course. Fish fillet pieces marinated with popular Indian spices and yogurt makes this item delicious.It tastes ravishingly great after squeezing lemon juice before eating. Stunning taste when tried with mint-cilantro chutney.

Bombay Duck

Bombay duck, or bombil as it is called locally, is found in the Arabian Sea waters between Mumbai & Kutch Region.  It is basically a native to Mumbai and is one of Mumbai's unique culinary experiences. This charmingly misnamed delicacy despite its name is not a duck but a lizardfish with a sharp pungent odour is part of the Mumbai smell in and around the coastal area.  Made popular during the British era, Bombay duck the Mumbai’s native fish is available in all sea food restaurants.  Tastes best when fried!

Manglorian Fish Curry

Meen Gassi stands for Mangalorean Fish Curry for tangy and spicy fish curry.  This is typically a very popular dish that originated in Mangalore, Karnataka, India and cherished by everyone.  Different types of fish curries are prevalentin the coastal belt of India from Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore to Kerala and are also liked by Mangalore.

This dish could be prepared with Pomfret, Mackerel, Sardines type of fishes. However, to give the right authentic taste, correct ingredients with appropriate species are a must.

Masala Fried Pomfret

This is considered to be a super easy masala fish and loved by one and all. If properly marinated in anassortment of spices and coated in semolina (rawa or sooji) before frying will give your taste buds a great treat. It is served with tangy Indian chutney and green salads.

The masala mix or the ingredients are not too spicy or not too bland. However, the marinating time is the key element for a better taste and flavor of fish.

There is no special occasion to enjoy this masala fried pomfret as this fish is available throughout the year.  So taste them at any restaurants that serve sea food where this is one the main items on the menu.