MASALA PODI FISH FRY RECIPE / MEEN VARUVAL 

MASALA PODI FISH FRY RECIPE / MEEN VARUVAL 

INGREDIENTS

  • 300 gms – any fresh fish of your choice
  • 2  tsp –  ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 ½  OR 2 tsp – red chilli pwdr [or as per taste ]
  • ½ tsp –  turmeric pwdr
  • ½  tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp –  lemon juice / vinegar/ tamarind pulp
  • 1 or 2 tsp – besan / gram flour for binding
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil –  for deep fry /shallow fry
  • 3 or 4 tbsp Rice flour + 2 tsp sambar powder + ½ tsp garam masala pwdr

METHOD

Clean the fish by thoroughly washing it – Refer here FISH RECIPES

Rub it with salt and keep aside for 5 minutes . 

Wash ,rinse and drain the water completely .

Pat dry with a kitchen towel . [so that the marinade sticks ]

Take a bowl and make a paste of chilli pwdr + turmeric + garam masala +  tamarind pulp + besan+ ginger and garlic paste + salt.

Apply this mixture all over the fish and let it marinate for minimum 20 – 30  minutes or more in the fridge .

 Heat oil in a frying pan for shallow frying  .

Spread the rice flour mixture  on a plate.

Dust each piece with the rice mixture on both the sides.

Place the marinated fish in the hot oil .

Fry the fish for 5 – 7 minutes on one side and 5 – 7 minutes on other side.

**** Time depends on the thickness of the fish .

Once done , remove on absorbent paper.

Garnish with lemon wedges ,onion rings ,coriander leaves and serve with any salad.

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