Red Snapper Fish Fry | Chemballi Meen Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 nos Whole red snapper large
• 1 ½ tsp Chilli powder
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Lime juice
• Salt, to taste
• Oil enough to fry the fish
• Curry leaves roughly, a few — chopped

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Remove all the internal organs, scrape off the scales from the skin using a knife and trim the wings. Remove head and tail.

2. Step 2

   Clean the whole red snapper under the running water. To remove any fishy smell spread little salt on it and rinse with water.

3. Step 3

   Using a sharp knife, put lines on the cleaned fish.

4. Step 4

   In a bowl combine the ingredients: chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, curry leaves, lemon juice and add little water to make a smooth paste to marinate the fish.

5. Step 5

   Spread the marinade over the fish inside and out side. Set aside for 10 - 15 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Now it's time to fry the marinated fish pieces.

7. Step 7

   Warm the oil in a pan and place the fish for frying. Fry each side for about 5 minutes in medium flame depending upon the thickness of the fish.

8. Step 8

   Remove into a plate and sprinkle some lime juice on the fish fry.