Whole Fish Fry

  

Fish is naturally low in fat and cholesterol. The unusual and delicious flavour of this dish is achieved by pan grill/ fry the fish.This is mouth watering and light to serve in parties.

 Ingredients:

Fresh Tilapia  or Sheri or Red Snapper - 2 pieces (500 gm)

chilli powder - 1-2 tsp

cumin,pepper,coriander,fennel,turmeric powder -each half tsp

ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp

garam masala- quarter tsp

lime juice - 2 tbsp

oil - 1 tbsp

salt - to taste

For coating/ dusting - plain flour 4 tbsp

Oil to pan grill -  2 tbsp..

Serves  2

Steps to follow:

In a bowl except fish chilli powder to salt add all the above  ingredients with little water and mix.Now the marination is ready.

Remove scales,fins and insides of the fish and make few slits. Wash several times then drain the water completely.

 Apply the marination over  the fish with hands. Marinate for at least one hour.

 Dip fish in flour.

Heat 2 tbsp oil and pan grill the fish both sides until golden brown.

 You can also trim the fried fish and  serve.

 Serve the whole fish fry with sliced fresh cucumber,tomatoes,onion rings and lime wedges.

 Sending this to Valentine's Day Recipe Contest  @ Priya's Versatile Recipes.

Click here to check my baked whole fish recipe.