Spicy Fish Fingers With Mint Chutney Recipe

About this recipe

Spicy Fish Fingers with Mint Chutney is a quick yet flavorful Indian snack that combines crispy fish fillets coated in aromatic spices with a refreshing mint chutney. This dish is perfect for those looking for a high-protein snack to fuel their day or as an easy-to-batch meal prep option. The fillets are marinated with a mix of rice flour, cornstarch, and traditional Indian spices like turmeric and chili powder, and fried to golden perfection. The accompanying chutney made from fresh mint, coriander, and green chilies adds a cooling contrast to the spicy fish. Whether you're enjoying it as a snack or a light meal, this dish packs 36g of protein per serving, making it a nutritious and delicious choice for maintaining energy and supporting muscle recovery. Frying the fish is straightforward, and the recipe wraps up in under an hour, making it ideal for intermediate cooks looking to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
• 1 Bunch Mint Leaves (Pudina)
• 270 g Adf Soul Mint Chutney In Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the boneless fish fillets thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and rock salt.
3. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste and lemon juice to the dry mixture, then mix to form a thick marinade.
4. 4. Rub the marinade generously onto the fish fillets, ensuring they are fully coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
5. 5. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat until it's hot enough for frying.
6. 6. Carefully place the marinated fish fillets into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
7. 7. Remove the fried fish fingers from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. 8. Meanwhile, prepare the mint chutney by blending mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, garlic cloves, and water into a smooth paste.
9. 9. Taste the chutney and adjust seasoning with rock salt if needed.
10. 10. Serve the crispy fish fingers hot, accompanied by the refreshing mint chutney on the side.