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Kerala style fish fry served with lemon slices
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Kerala Style Fish Fry
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Spicy and Aromatic Kerala Style Fish Fry

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: fish fry, kerala fish fry
Servings: 2
Author: Akhila
Ingredients
  • 1 large (app: 1Kg) pomfret (avoli)
  • 1 tbsp red Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp pepper powder 
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt (as required)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • Oil (pref;coconut oil) (as required)
  • 2 lemon slice (to squeeze on top)
  • onion slices (to serve)
Instructions
  1. Clean fish and make slits on both sides.
  2. 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.

  3. Heat oil in frying pan, and add curry leaves. It helps to enhance the flavour while frying the fish. Place the fish carefully and shallow fry (use less oil) in medium flame. Allow it to fry until it becomes nicely charred and brown, and then flip to cook the other side.

  4. Once cooked, place the fish on a paper towel to drain the oil.

  5. Squeeze a lemon on top of the fish, and serve with onion slices.

  6. Serve warm with Rice.
Notes
  • Adjust the spice level to your choice by varying the amounts of chili & pepper powder.
  • Coconut oil is recommended for all authentic Kerala recipes.