Every coastal state of India has an iteration of the King Fish fry. Whether you relish it in Goa, Kerala or Bengal, you can bet that it's always well-seasoned, crispy and served with a side of freshly sliced onions and a lemon wedge for a zesty finish
Ingredients
½ kg King fish slices
½ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
A pinch orange colour
1 tbsp vinegar
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Method
1. Mix together all spices, add a little water to make a thick consistency.
2. Coat the fish with this paste and keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. In a non-stick frying pan, heat oil until smoking. Reduce heat and shallow fry fish turning once, until nicely browned. Serve with lemon.
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