Fried Fish – Mahi

fried fish with saffron

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Sabzi Polo Mahi is a very traditional meal served on the Persian New Year (Naw Ruz). This fried fish traditionally accompanies the sabzi polo. But that doesn’t mean that you need to only have it at Naw Ruz

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fried fish with saffron

Fried Fish – Mahi

Sabzi Polo Mahi is a very traditional meal served on the Persian New Year. This fried fish traditionally accompanies the sabzi polo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg hoki fish fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp ghee (for frying)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the Hoki fish fillets into serving sized pieces.
  • Pat over with paper towels to ensure they are dry.
  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper and the turmeric together until well mixed.
  • Heat the Ghee in a large non-stick frying pan until fairly hot.
  • Coat the fish fillets in the flour and cook in gently pace in the hot ghee.
  • When the fish is golden in colour, then turn over to cook the other side.
  • Turn the temperature down and continue to fry until the fish is fully cooked.

Notes

Any type of white fish fillets can be used for this recipe. I prefer to use the frozen Hoki fillets as these can be readily available in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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