Fried Fish Dabbawalla (Ocean Perch and Curried Noodles)
This dish pays respects to the dabbawalla system I learned about while in India. The creamy pasta, seasoned crispy fried fish, topped with a cool mint yogurt create a wonderfully spiced and balanced dish full of flavor.
Total Time
40min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Chef's Opinion
Servings:
2
Ingredients
Fried Fish
•
1.3
lb
Ocean Perch Fillets
•
as needed
Buttermilk
•
1
cup
All-Purpose Flour
•
to taste
Cayenne Pepper
•
to taste
Garam Masala
•
to taste
Ground Turmeric
•
to taste
Madras Curry Powder
•
to taste
Kosher Salt
•
as needed
Peanut Oil
or Neutral-Flavored Oil
Pasta
•
1
Medium
Onion
, julienned
•
2
Tbsp
Ghee
•
2
Tbsp
Tomato Paste
•
2
Tbsp
Madras Curry Powder
•
1
Tbsp
Ground Turmeric
•
2
tsp
Garam Masala
•
2
cups
Heavy Cream
•
2
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
10
oz
Cooked
Pasta
For Serving
•
to taste
Plain Yogurt
•
to taste
Chopped
Fresh Mint
Cooking Instructions
1.
Cut the Ocean Perch Fillets (1.3 lb) into 3 to 4 oz pieces.
2.
Marinate the fish in Buttermilk (as needed) overnight.
3.
In a bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (1 cup), Cayenne Pepper (to taste), Garam Masala (to taste). Ground Turmeric (to taste), Madras Curry Powder (to taste), and Kosher Salt (to taste). Mix well.
4.
Dredge the marinated fish in the spice mixture.
5.
Fill a pot with enough Peanut Oil (as needed) to cover the fish, and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6.
Fry the fish in batches until nearly cooked through, then remove and place on a plate covered with paper towels. The carry-over heat will finish cooking the fish.
7.
Sauté the Onion (1) in Ghee (2 Tbsp) until translucent.
8.
Add Tomato Paste (2 Tbsp), Madras Curry Powder (2 Tbsp), Ground Turmeric (1 Tbsp), Garam Masala (2 tsp), and Kosher Salt (to taste). Sauté until fragrant.
9.
Mix in the Heavy Cream (2 cups) and then add the Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp). Simmer for 1 minute.
10.
Mix in the Pasta (10 oz). Once done, check and adjust the texture and seasoning as desired.
11.
Mix the Plain Yogurt (to taste) and Fresh Mint (to taste) together.
12.
Plate the pasta, then top with the fish and mint yogurt. Serve warm.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1942
FAT
99.3 g
PROTEIN
70.2 g
CARBS
182.7 g
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