Fish fry

Ingredients

fish Pieces 750 gm
Chili powder 2-3 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Juice of one small lemon
Green chilies, slit, 8-10
Curry leaves 2-3 sprigs
Garam masala powder
Fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped, 2 bunches
Oil to fry

Method:*

Clean and wash the fish pieces. Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, salt to taste, and lemon juice to the fish fillets and toss thoroughly. Set aside for a minimum of one-half hour preferably in the refrigerator.

Heat a pan on medium heat. Add three to four tablespoons of oil. Add a few of the curry leaves. Add three to four fish pieces and cook on medium heat till crisp. Add one or two of the slit green chilies. Flip and cook on the other side till crisp. Sprinkle a pinch of the garam masala and a few chopped coriander leaves and cook for a few more seconds. Drain and transfer onto an absorbent paper along with the curry leaves and green chilies. Repeat the process for the remaining fish fillets. Serve hot garnished with onion rings and lemon wedges.