Ingredients Seafood Fish Chutney Fish Be the first to rate & review! Marinating tender sea bass in turmeric, lal masala, and ketchup before coating with green chutney keeps each layer of flavor distinct and adds a beautiful ring of vibrant color to this crispy fried fish, traditional to Parsi cuisine. By Havovi Medora and Sabrina Medora Sabrina Medora Sabrina Medora is a freelance food writer and editor based in San Diego. Medora is the founder of Un-Plated a national platform dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the unsung heroes of the restaurant industry. Her work has appeared in Eater, The Kitchn, Plate Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, San Diego Magazine, and others. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 18, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Chutney Fish. Photo: Eva Kolenko Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Yield: 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 pounds skinless wild sea bass fillets (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick), cut into about 2- x 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon lal masala (such as Everest Kashmirilal Chilli Powder) 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 cup Green Chutney 2 cups panko 4 large eggs, beaten Neutral oil (such as grapeseed or peanut), for frying Sliced ren onion and lemon slices, for serving Directions Toss together fish and turmeric in a large bowl until evenly coated. Add lal masala, and toss to coat. Add ketchup, and toss until fish is evenly coated. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Slather fish with green chutney until coated in a thick layer. Place panko and beaten eggs in separate shallow bowls. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large skillet; heat over medium-high to 350°F. Working with 1 piece of fish at a time, dredge in panko, and lightly dip in beaten egg. Without shaking off excess egg, place fish in hot oil. Repeat dredging and dipping process with half of fish pieces, arranging in a single layer in skillet. Cook fish, turning every 2 minutes, until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer fish to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining fish, panko, and egg. Garnish fish with sliced red onion and lemon slices; serve immediately. Note Find lal masala at South Asian markets or online. Rate it Print