This year monsoon arrived pretty late. However, when it comes at the end it brings alongwith the craving for fried snacks. Although this is a mere excuse and I don’t need any specific season for having delicious, crispy, fried starters. Fish Finger was in my to do list for long. So without any further delay I ordered some Basa fish fillets (fish finger cut) from Licious. Though Bhetki fish is the best option for this recipe, this time I go with a cheaper one. Rest of the ingredients are always there in the kitchen. So today evening turned out like a celebration with crispy fish fingers, mayonnaise and ketchup. Yum 🙂

Ingredients for 14-15 pieces :

1. Fish Fillet (Basa/Bhetki) – 250 gms.
2. Lemon juice – 1 tbspoon
3. Garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
4. Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped) – 1 tbspoon heaped (optional)
5. Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
6. Salt to taste
7. Refined flower – 3 tbspoon
8. Egg – 2
9. Breadcrumbs to coat
10. Oil for deep frying

Procedure :

1. At first wash the fish fillets and marinate with salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, lemon juice, garlic paste and coriander leaves. Rest the fish for at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile beat eggs in a bowl. Add flour, salt and remaining pepper powder to it. Mix them very well to get a lump free batter. The batter should be little thick but runny.
3. Then spread the breadcrumbs over a plate.
4. Now dip the fish fillets into the batter and then coat well with the breadcrumbs.
5. After coating all the fish fillets keep them into the refrigerator for half an hour.
6. Now heat sufficient amount of oil for deep frying. Keep the flame on low-medium.
7. As the oil becomes moderately hot start frying the coated fish fillets few at a time.
8. As the fillets turn golden brown from all sides remove them from oil and transfer to paper towel.
9. Hot and crispy Fish Fingers are ready to serve. Enjoy with mayonnaise or tomato ketchup.

Also try other snack recipes made with fish from my blog :

• Kolkata style Fish Fry
• Fish batter fry
• Fish Cutlets (Bengali Macher Chop)
• Fish Cordon Bleu
• Fish Roll
• Prawn Cutlet
• Macher Kochuri (Fish Stuffed Puri)

Note :

1. I ordered the fish fillets which were already cut into finger sized shapes. But you can buy normal fish fillets from the market and then cut them into finger size.
2. The oil should not be very hot. Otherwise the fish may remain uncooked from inside while outer part turns brown.