Kerala Fish Fry

 Kerala Fish Fry Recipe (Meen Varuthathu Recipe )

Ingredients :
Fish steaks : 5-6 (can use any fish)
Ginger- Garlic paste : 2 tbsp
Red Chilly Powder : 2 tbsp or to your spice level
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder : 1 /2tsp
Lemon juice/Vinegar : 1/2 tsp
Coconut Oil/Vegetable oil as required (coconut oil preferred)
Curry leaves : 1 sprig
Salt to taste

How to make Meen Varuthathu - Kerala Fish Fry :
1. Clean and  cut depending on the kind of fish you are using.

2. Make a fine paste of all ingredients using either oil or bit of water.Apply the masala paste on the fish pieces one by one.

3.  Keep the marinated fish pieces for 1/2 hour to 1 hour in refrigerator.

4. Pour required coconut oil (it will enhance the authentic taste) and when its hot tilt the tawa/pan in such a way that oil gets spread evenly in the tawa/pan.

5. Shallow fry the fish on medium heat with curry leaves; close it with a lid to avoid any spluttering out due to the moisture content on the fish and the marinade.

6. Flip the fish pieces carefully after 2-3 mins.

7. Pour little bit of oil over all the fish pieces and reduce the flame to low and fry for another 5 minutes.

8. Once crisp,remove from heat. Serve hot with rice and Enjoy!