INGREDIENTS

Fish – 8 pieces

Ginger and garlic paste – 1 1/2  tbsp

Besan flour – 2tbsp

Red chilli powder – 4 tbsp

Lemon juice – 1 1/2 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 1/2 tsp

Pulav masala – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil – 1 tbsp for mixing

Oil – for frying

FOR GARNISHING

Lemon wedges –  3 to 4

Onion wedges

METHOD

• Wash the fish pieces well under running water. Apply some salt and turmeric to the fish pieces and rest it for a few minutes.
• Wash the fish again and add lemon juice if there is any unwanted smell.
• In a bowl, add ginger garlic paste, lemon juice,  red chilli powder, coriander powder, besan powder, pulav masala and salt as per taste .
• Mix all the spices well using 1 tbsp of oil.
• Coat the fish with the masala paste. Marinate for one hour.
• Take a pan. Add 3 to 4 tbsp of oil and heat it. Place the fish pieces carefully on the pan and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes on one side.
• Flip the fish pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Once the fish is well cooked, place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
• Similarly, fry the rest of the pieces. Sprinkle lemon juice while serving the fish.

Serve with onion rings.

SUGGESTIONS

• Make sure to fry both the sides well until fish turns golden red and crisp.