Tawa Fish with Crispy Onion Salad
Spiced fish fillets seared on a griddle until golden, served with tangy onion salad and fresh lemon. Ready in 20 minutes with bold Indian flavors and minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat fish dry with paper towels. Rub ginger-garlic paste over both sides, then sprinkle chili powder, cumin seeds, kasuri methi, salt, and pepper evenly.
Step 2
Toss sliced red onion with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Lay fish fillets flat. Sear without moving for 3–4 minutes until the bottom edges crisp and brown.
Step 5
Flip gently and cook 2–3 minutes more until cooked through. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
Step 6
Plate fish, top with onion salad, and serve with lemon slices. Drizzle any pan oil over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or griddle
- paper towels
- small bowl
- spatula
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