(Meen Varuval, Meen Porichathu, Grilled Fish, Broiled Fish)

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Ingredients
Fish Pieces - 1 lb (1/2 kg)
Red Chilly Powder - 3 tsp
Corriander Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder - 1/2 tsp (or use 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste) 
Curry Leaves - 1 spring (chopped)
Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil - for frying
Method
1. Wash the fish thoroughly and cut it into pieces.
2. Mix the chilly powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, chopped curry leaves,  garlic powder and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the lemon juice and make a smooth spice paste.
4. Apply this paste over the fish pieces. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
5. Shallow fry the pieces till both sides are brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
6. Serve with rice and some curry or serve as an appetizer.
 
Variations
     - You may also grill the marinated fish and serve as a meal with some salad and bread.
     - Another interesting variation is to broil the fish for 7-8 minutes.