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Tawa Fish: Spiced & Sizzled

Flaky fish seared on a cast iron tawa with ginger-garlic paste, green chili, and a squeeze of lime. Indian street-food fast, ready in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
195
Protein
24g
Tawa Fish: Spiced & Sizzled
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat fish dry with paper towels. Spread ginger-garlic paste, green chili, and kasuri methi evenly over both sides. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a cast iron tawa or heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Lay fish carefully into the hot pan without moving. Sear for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    Flip gently. Sear the other side for 2–3 minutes until cooked through; flesh should flake easily with a fork.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve hot straight from the tawa with lemon wedges and rice or naan.

Tools you’ll need

  • cast iron tawa or 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • paper towels
  • fish spatula or thin metal spatula

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