Bombil fish fry recipe | Bombay duck fish fry is a popular macchi [fish] fry recipe in India. Bombil fish which is also known as Bombay duck fish is slim, small and tasty. It has only one kata or bone, which is easy to eat. Bombil is also known as ole bombil in Marathi.
Table of Contents- How to select fresh fish
- Recipe card
- Recipe with step by step photos
- Appetizer ideas
- Serving suggestions
- FAQs
Bombil tawa fry | Bombil rava fry is a very easy recipe. But it is challenging to make it crispy. To make crispy Bombay duck, initially remove excess water from the fish, marinate it and then fry it. In this post, I will share my perfect crispy bombil fry recipe, which remains crispy for a long time. I will also share my tips for cooking Bombay duck to make it more delicious and crispy.
Selecting Fresh Bombil Fish:
Selecting fresh fish is important to make any seafood recipe. While selecting bombil keep the below points in mind.
- Fish should be firm and fluffy. Avoid fish that is very slim and discolored.
- Fresh fish has a fresh smell. And stale fish has a rotten fishy smell.
- I prefer to clean the fish from the fishmonger, which will save our time. Ordering fish from a licious app is also a good option for busy days.
Recipe Card For Crispy Bombil Fish Fry Recipe:
Crispy Bombil Fish Fry Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 gram Bombil fish [Bombay duck fish]
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice flour
- 1 tablespoon Rava [semolina]
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
Remove Excess Water From Bombay Duck:
- Take the fish in a colander and wash them under running water for a minute. Strain the water completely. Now, apply a half tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of lemon juice to the fish and mix gently.
- Spread a clean thick kitchen towel and arrange the bombil fish on it. Cover it with another thick clean kitchen towel. Put a flat object on it like a vegetable chopper to create equal pressure. And put a heavy object on a chopper. Leave it like this for 45-60 minutes.
Marinate Bombil Fish:
- Now transfer the fish to a mixing bowl or plate. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala to it.
- Mix it gently to coat the ingredients on all pieces of fish equally. Keep in mind we have already applied salt to it.
- Let it marinate for 5-10 minutes.
Coating For Bombil Tawa Fry:
- Take rice flour, rava, red chili powder and a pinch of salt in a plate. Mix it well.
Fry Bombay Duck Fish:
- Heat 4-5 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
- Put a marinated bombil fish in a coating plate and coat it completely with the mixture. Coat 4-5 pieces as per size on a frying pan.
- Transfer the coated fish to a pan carefully. And let them cook for more than a minute on medium flame. Do not rush to flip them.
- After a minute flip them and fry them from both sides until they become crisp and in golden brown color. You can flip multiple times if required.
- Once fried equally in a crisp golden color. Transfer them to a tissue to soak excess oil.
- Serve crispy bombil tawa fry with green chutney or as a side dish.
Nutrition
How To Make Bombil Fish Fry Recipe By Appetizing Dishes:
Remove Excess Water From Bombay Duck:
- Take the fish in a colander and wash them under running water for a minute. Strain the water completely. Now, apply a half tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of lemon juice to the fish and mix gently.
2. Spread a clean thick kitchen towel and arrange the bombil fish on it. Cover it with another thick clean kitchen towel. Put a flat object on it like a vegetable chopper to create equal pressure. And put a heavy object on a chopper. Leave it like this for 45-60 minutes.
Marinate Bombil Fish:
- Now transfer the fish to a mixing bowl or plate. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala to it.
2. Mix it gently to coat the ingredients on all pieces of fish equally. Keep in mind we have already applied salt to it.
3. Let it marinate for 5-10 minutes.
Coating For Bombil Tawa Fry:
- Take rice flour, rava, red chili powder and a pinch of salt in a plate. Mix it well.
Fry Bombay Duck Fish:
- Heat 4-5 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
- Put a marinated bombil fish in a coating plate and coat it completely with the mixture. Coat 4-5 pieces as per size on a frying pan.
3. Transfer the coated fish to a pan carefully. And let them cook for more than a minute on medium flame. Do not rush to flip them.
4. After a minute flip them and fry them from both sides until they become crisp and in golden brown color. You can flip multiple times if required. Once fried equally in a crisp golden color. Transfer them to a tissue to soak excess oil.
5. Serve crispy bombil tawa fry with green chutney or as a side dish.
Appetizer Ideas:
Serving Suggestions:
- Bombil fish fry can be served as a crispy appetizer or starter with green chutney. It is a good option for small parties and celebrations.
- It can be a side dish with a meal of rice and curry.
- Make them more spicy and serve with chapati, roti or bhakri.
- I prefer to make them as a side dish with prawns curry, rice and chapati for lunch.
FAQs:
Is bombil good for health?
Bombil has low fats and a lot of nutrients. It is a very good source of several vitamins, minerals and proteins. It may boast immune system functions and is also good for heart health.
How do you remove excess water from bombil?
To remove excess water and make crispy Bombil rava fry. Apply salt on cleaned fish pieces. Spread them on a clean kitchen towel and cover them with another kitchen towel. Put a heavy weight on it and rest for 45 minutes. After that bombil fish is ready to cook.
An alternate method to remove excess water from bombil fish is to apply salt on cleaned fish and put them in a colander for 30 minutes. It starts to release water.
To make perfect crispy bombil fry, follow the first method and remove excess water from the fish.
What is bombil called in English?
Bombil fish is also known as Bombay duck fish.
Is Bombay duck expensive?
No, the price of Bombay duck is affordable in India. Well, the price of bombil fish may vary according to locations and availability. Compared to other fishes Bombay duck is not expensive.
Is Bombay duck boneless?
Bombay duck has only one thin bone or kata. We can remove it while eating or small bombil can be eaten with bone as well.
