Spicy Fried Fish

This recipe was inspired by a friend who loves Spicy Grilled Fish .

• Small fish - 3
• Chilli pwdr - 1/2 Tbsp
• Pepper pwdr - 2 tsp
• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic pwdr (or Garlic crushed - 2 cloves) - 2 tsp
• Lemon Juice (optional) - 1 tsp
• Oil ( Mustard/Coconut/Veg ) - 5 Tbsp

1. Mix the spices with a little water to form a thick paste.
2. Clean the Fish and make few vertical slits along it surface.
3. Apply the masala and marinate the fish for 2 hrs.
4. In a big frying pan heat the Oil.
5. Fry the Fish for 5 minutes on each side.
6. Drain on paper towel.
7. Serve with Hot Rice and Vegetables. Enjoy !

Tip : The fish can be Pomfret/Mackerel or any flat fish the size of your palm.
It can be baked or grilled for slightly different flavor.
Baking and grilling will reduce the oil but, it will be tastiest when fried.