Fish Fry

- Submitted by Dahlia

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

Fry With Medium Sized Fish

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Fry With Sliced Big Fish

An easy south Indian fish fry recipe: This fish fry recipe is so simple but tastes very good. This spicy fish fry does not use batter for coating. Even kids will like the crispiness of the fish.

Recipe For Fish Fry

Ingredients

• Fish Pieces - 1 lb (1/2 kg)
• Red Chilly Powder - 3 tsp
• Coriander 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, coriander 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).

Serving Suggestion

• Serve with plain rice and some curry or serve as an appetizer.

Variation

• 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.

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