Kerala Fish Fry

AuthorPriyanka SivaramakrishnanDifficultyBeginner

A simple fish marinated in aromatic spices and fried to perfection.

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins
 2 Tilapia steaks or King fish steaks
 1 tbsp Chilli powder
 ¾ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Pepper powder
 ½ tsp Lemon juice
 Salt to taste
 2 tbsp Coconut oil
1

Mix all powders to marinate the fish with- Chilli, turmeric, pepper powder, and salt with the lime juice to form a thick paste.

2

Lightly score the flesh of the fish. Dab it dry. Rub this on the steaks, cover and let them marinate for half an hour.

3

In a pan heat coconut oil and shallow fry the steaks on both sides until it becomes golden brown (for about 7 minutes).

4

Serve hot over a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Ingredients

 2 Tilapia steaks or King fish steaks
 1 tbsp Chilli powder
 ¾ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Pepper powder
 ½ tsp Lemon juice
 Salt to taste
 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Directions

1

Mix all powders to marinate the fish with- Chilli, turmeric, pepper powder, and salt with the lime juice to form a thick paste.

2

Lightly score the flesh of the fish. Dab it dry. Rub this on the steaks, cover and let them marinate for half an hour.

3

In a pan heat coconut oil and shallow fry the steaks on both sides until it becomes golden brown (for about 7 minutes).

4

Serve hot over a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Notes

Kerala Fish Fry


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