Spicy Fried Fish/ Machli Masala Recipe

Spicy Fried Fish/ Machli Masala

Ingredients :

2 lbs. white-fish fillets, fresh or frozen

2 cloves garlic, chopped 

1 tsp. salt 

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger 

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 

1/2 tsp. black pepper 

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 

2 tsp. lemon juice 

1/4 c. vegetable oil (for frying) fresh coriander or parsley, for garnish

lemon wedges, for garnish

Method :

1. Rinse fish under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, ginger, turmeric, and black and cayenne peppers with lemon juice. Stir to form a paste.
3. Rub paste on both sides of fish fillets and let stand uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes.
4. In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add fish to skillet. Fry fish about 5 minutes, or until bottom side is golden brown. With a spatula, turn fish and fry other side about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.(In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add fish to skillet. Fry fish about 5 minutes, or until bottom side is golden brown. With a spatula, turn fish and fry other side about 5 minutes, or until golden brown).
5. Place fish on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

Preparation time: 25 minutes 

Cooking time: 10

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