Pan Fried Fish Masala KERALA

PAN FRIED FISH MASALA KERALA

Preparation Time 20 Minutes

Marinating Time 3 Hours

Cooking Time 15 to 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS (To Grind):

• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick Cut into Small
• 3 to 4 Cardamom pods
• 5 to 6 Cloves
• ½ Teaspoon Fennel Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Seeds
• 1 Inch Fat Root Ginger Skinned and Diced
• 3 to 4 Fat Cloves Garlic Skinned and Diced
• 1 Small Onion/Savola Skinned and Diced

Ingredients for Fish Masala Fry (To Marinate and Fry)

• 500g Seer / King Fish /Ney Meen or Any Firm Fish Cut into small/medium Pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Kashmiri Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 Tablespoon Plain Flour
• 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
• 1 Table Spoon Lemon Juice
• Salt To Taste
• 1 Sprig Curry Leaves Cut into small
• Coconut Oil For Deep Fry

METHOD:

1. • Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, and pepper seeds in a blender or food processor. Blend and make a crushed/ coarse form.
2. • Add ginger, garlic and onion. Blend again and make a paste form.
3. • Place fish pieces in a big mixing bowl. Add ground paste, spice powders, flour powders, lemon juice, and salt to taste and curry leaves. Mix and marinate well.
4. • Make sure each fish piece well covered with masala paste.
5. • Place it in an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
6. • Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
7. • Place marinated fish pieces one by one and fry it in a medium heat.
8. • When both sides are golden brown, remove it from oil and place on kitchen towel/tissue to remove excess oil.
9. • Serve hot 

Source: Rani's Kitchen Magic