Crispy Masala Fish Fry With Coconut

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 6 nos Fish here used mackerel
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 1 tbsp Fennel seeds (Perumjeerakam)
• 1 Pod Garlic
• 1 inch Piece Ginger
• 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 3 nos Green chillies
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• Curry leaves, a few
• Coconut oil — for frying
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the fish and make slits on it.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, and add grated coconut, fennel seeds, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger and salt to taste.

3. Step 3

   Fold everything together gently.

4. Step 4

   Add this mixture into a mixer grinder along with green chillies and little water.

5. Step 5

   Grind to make a semi coarse paste.

6. Step 6

   Add the ground paste and some curry leaves into the cleaned fish. Add lemon juice.

7. Step 7

   Marinate the fish with this and set aside for just 10 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Heat a pan with oil. To get a kerala taste use coconut oil. When the oil becomes just hot enough, place the fish in the oil and fry on a medium flame.

9. Step 9

   After 3-4 minutes, turn it to the other side and add curry leaves. fry until the fish is cooked through.

10. Step 10

    Serve while still hot along with rice, chappathi etc.