Bombil Fry With Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Bombil Fry with Rice is a classic coastal Indian dish, featuring crispy fried Bombay Duck paired with fragrant steamed rice. The delicate yet flavorful fish, marinated in a blend of spices, is shallow-fried to golden perfection, making it an irresistible choice for family lunches. Make family meals stress free with AnyFeast — a family meal planner built for Indian kitchens and busy schedules.

Ingredients

• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 1 kg Bombil Fish
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Lemon
• - Rice Flour
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 200G Adrak Lasun Paste (200g)
• 1 liter Sunflower Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Clean the Bombay Duck (Bombil) thoroughly by removing the head, tail, and internal organs. Rinse gently and pat dry using kitchen towels.
2. 2. Prepare the marinade by mixing turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3. 3. Rub the marinade evenly onto each piece of Bombay Duck and let it rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4. 4. Heat a shallow pan and add oil for frying. Dredge each marinated Bombay Duck piece in rice flour to coat evenly.
5. 5. Carefully place the coated Bombay Duck pieces into the hot oil and shallow-fry on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6. 6. Remove the fried Bombay Duck from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. 7. Prepare steamed rice by rinsing 2 cups of rice under water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice in a pot with 4 cups of water on medium heat until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
8. 8. Serve the crispy Bombil Fry alongside the freshly steamed rice, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped coriander leaves.