Pomfret fish fry | Meen varuval

Ingredients

2 Pomfret fish
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
1 Green chili
1 spring curry leaves
1 tpsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp tandoori masala
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp jeera powder
1 Tbsp of lime juice or 1/2 tbsp vinegar
salt
Oil for shallow fry

Method

1.Grind ginger garlic paste along with curry leaves and green chilli.
2.Add kashmiri chilli powder,turmeric powdertandoori masala,pepper powder,jeera powder,coriander powder,lime juice and salt to it. Mix evenly.
3.Wash and clean the pomfret fish with little vinegar and turmeric. Scrub all scales and fins and remove head if you wish.
4.Make some cuts on both sides of fish so that masala can be coated well.
5.Coat the prepared masala on fish completely on both sides. Allow it to marinate for 1 hour minimum in refrigerator. I marinated overnight.
6.In a flat pan heat oil an shallow fry fish on both sides. Allow it to cook soft inside and crisp outside. Switch off the flame when you achieve the color and crispy fish.

Transfer to plate and serve with sliced onions and lemon. What more than this? Enjoy your fish fry with and rice platter.

Store bought Tandoori masala by itself has salt in it. Add salt according to it.
Also can try with any other fish. All taste yummy with this masala.