Vanjaram Meen Varuval (King Fish Fry) Recipe

Vanjaram Meen Varuval is the king of South Indian fish fries — crisp edges, tender flesh and a bold masala crust. A simple marinade with Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala gives it restaurant-style flavour.

Vanjaram Meen Varuval Recipe

Preparation Time

• 10 Minutes (+30 min marination)

Cooking Time

• 15 Minutes

Serves

• 3 People

Ingredients

• 4 king fish (vanjaram) slices
• 2 tbsp Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying

Method

Step 1: Make the marinade

Mix Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala, chilli powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, rice flour and salt with a little water into a thick paste.

Step 2: Marinate

Coat the fish slices well and rest for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

Step 3: Heat the pan

Heat oil in a flat pan for shallow frying. Add curry leaves.

Step 4: Fry

Place fish carefully and fry on medium flame 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Step 5: Drain & serve

Remove onto a tissue, squeeze fresh lemon and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Steamed rice and rasam
• As a starter
• With onion rings and lemon

Crispy Vanjaram Fish Fry with Manakkadu Masala

A good fish fry needs just three things — fresh fish, hot oil and the right masala. Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala delivers a deeply aromatic crust that seals the juicy king fish inside.

For a varuval you can also try our Fish Fry Masala, but Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala gives a rounder, curry-style flavour many families love.

Grab Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala and make this crispy King Fish fry for your next weekend feast.