Nothing beats a crispy and spicy fried item, especially on a rainy day. When marinated in an aromatic spice blend, this delicate, easy to eat king fish is sure to become irresistible.
Add turmeric, lemon juice and salt to the fish 
Spread evenly and let it rest for 15 minutes 
Blend spices 
Blend ginger and garlic 
Create a thick paste 
Rub marinade on all fish pieces 
Heat oil in a frying pan 
Add fish to hot oil 
Flip over once golden brown and crispy 
Rest on a paper towel
King Fish Fry
Nothing beats a crispy and spicy fried item, especially on a rainy day. When marinated in an aromatic spice blend, this delicate, easy to eat fish is sure to become irresistible.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 5 pieces King fish
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
To grind:
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp masala powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Kasimiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 inch ginger piece (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Place the fish on a flat bowl.
- Add lemon juice and salt to the bowl.
- Evenly spread turmeric powder on all the pieces. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Next, add all ingredients under "To grind:", except the ginger and garlic, into a blender. Grind until a fine powder forms.
- Then, add ginger and garlic to the blender. Grind into a thick paste. (Add a few drops of water, if needed)
- Rub the ground mixture on all the fish pieces and let the marinade sit for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, heat oil in a frying pan.
- Once hot, add 1-2 pieces of fish to the frying pan (depends on the size of your fish and frying pan).
- Fry on medium flame and cook until crisp and golden brown.
- Now, carefully flip the fish over and cook on the other side.
- Once the fish is thoroughly cooked, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Repeat this process for the remaining fish pieces.
- Enjoy!
- See below for the spice mix used in this recipe
