Experience The Goodness Of Crispy Kolkata Style Fish Fry With A Cheesy Twist

Are you looking for a crispy evening snack but confused about an array of options? Then, worry not, here is a simple recipe of Kolkata-style fish fry prepared with a crispy blend of cheese. Check out the dish right away!

Sakshi Arora

Updated Jan 28, 2025, 09:37 PM IST

Kolkata-style fish fry is a beloved Bengali delicacy that is not only renowned for its flavourful essence to the palate but its simplicity as well. Typically prepared with bhetki fish along with a subtle marination of gondoraj lebu, this fish fry is synonymous with the flavours of the state.

Liked by many kids and adults alike, introduce your kids or siblings to this delicacy but now with a cheesy twist. Who said, grated mozzarella cheese can’t be incorporated into fish dishes? This unique blend fits perfectly and presents a great dish to the table. You can add cheese to the mixture that tastes delightful with every bite. Typically enjoyed with chutneys or onion rings, add this to your menu right away!

Kolkata-style fish fry with cheese is deeply ingrained in the region’s culinary landscape and is enjoyed as a comfort food in many Bengali households. The dish is way more than a crispy and flavourful snack. Take it as your sign and prepare this wholesome fish variation for memorable evenings.

Cheesy Kolkata-style fish fry- serves 2

Prep time: 4 hours, Cook time: 2o minutes

Prepared with a blend of simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your day.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
4	Bhetki fish fillet
1 tbsp	Ginger and garlic paste
1	Gondoraj lebu
1/3 cup	Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tsp	Green chilli paste
As required	Coriander leaves
As required	Bread crumbs
As required	Salt
To fry	Egg and Oil

Method

To prepare this easy fish Kolkata-style fish at home, start by washing and drying the fish. For the marination, add salt and juice of gondhoraj lebu, and keep it aside for 1-2 hours.
Now, add green chilli paste, ginger-garlic paste, coriander paste and grated mozzarella cheese into the mixture. Don’t forget to add lemon zest for a tangy essence. Keep it aside for another half an hour.
On a plate, take bread crumbs and put the fillets on it one by one. Coat it well and give a good shape to it. Place the fish fillets in the fridge for 3-4 hours so that it turns out to be crispier when fried.
Finally, crack open an egg and whisk it with salt. Dip the fish in egg and roll it over the bread crumbs again. Egg washing is important before frying the fish and shaping it again. Remove the excess bread crumbs and fry them in oil. Serve with salad and kasundi, enjoy!

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