Jan 27

Apollo Fish

Living in Hyderabad I have discovered so many interesting dishes. After experimenting with loose prawns, I was told to try the Apollo fish. I have tasted a few versions but the best was at this small Telugu joint called Simhapuri deluxe. It was too good

These Hyderabadi special dishes are perfect bar nibbles. An amazing amalgamation between Chinese and Hyderabadi and trust me this starter is so so good. Here is my version adapted from vah chef


Marinade
1kg basa cut into 2″ rectangles
1.5 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
Salt
1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Chilli powder
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 Egg
2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp maida

  1. Marinade the fish with the given masalas.
  2. Add the egg corn starch and maida at the end. Mix well.
  3. Deep fry on medium flame. Drain and keep aside

Masala
Oil
12-15 Minced garlic
1.5 ” Minced garlic
4-5 Slit green Chilli
Curry leaves
1 tbsp Coriander powder
Salt
2 tsp Soya sauce
1/2 cup Curd
Chopped coriander
1 tsp Lime juice
Optional – 2 tsp chilli paste

  1. Heat oil
  2. Saute garlic & ginger
  3. Add chilli and karipata
  4. Add coriander powder and salt. If adding chilli paste u can do so now. Saute it well
  5. Add soya sauce, mix
  6. Add curd and mix well on low flame
  7. Add the fried fish and top with lime juice and coriander. Mix well. Serve hot