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Pomphret fry |
Spicy Aromatic and Flavorful Kerala Style Fish Fry!!!
Here is a simple & a spicy fish fry recipe.It is very common and one of the most favorite dishes in Kerala. This recipe is as simple as it can get, and goes well with any type of fish. Here I'm using white pomphret.
Ingredients
- 1 large pomfret
- 1 tbsp red Chili powder
- 1 tbsp pepper powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt (as required)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Oil (pref;coconut oil) (as required)
- lemon wedge to garnish
Instructions
- Clean fish and make slits on both sides.
- Prepare the masala by mixing the red chili powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice.
- The masala should have a thick consistency, and evenly coat the fish with it on both sides. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in frying pan. Place the fish carefully and shallow fry in medium flame. Allow it to fry until it becomes nicely charred and brown, and then flip to cook the other side.
- Once cooked, place the fish on a paper towel to drain the oil.
- Squeeze a lemon on top of the fish, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Serve warm with Rice.
