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Fish Fry
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Cleaning a whole fish: Cut the fins and the tail off, scrape the scales off the fish with a knife, rub salt and lime juice over the fish to remove the sliminess.
Ingredients
  • 2.2 pounds 1 kg fish, with slits
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons red chilly powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
Instructions
  1. Clean the fish, cut slits and pat dry. Take all the spices in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon water or as required and make a thick paste.
  2. Marinate the fish with the spices and keep aside for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan and shallow fry the fish till its crispy on each side.
Recipe Notes

For added flavor: Make a paste of fresh ginger + garlic + curry leaves or Corriander leaves(Cilantro) and add to the spice mix.
Cut slits only if, using fish with bones. Do not cut slits on fillets.