Ingredients for Goan Fish Fry :
- Fish (Pomfret or any other fish) – 1 lb
- Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
- Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilly Powder – 3 tsp (to taste)
- Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander Powder (optional) – 2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Rava (Semolina, Sooji) – 3 tbsp
- Oil – 3-4 tbsp (for shallow frying)
How to Make Goan Fish Fry :
- Clean the fish and make a few slits for the spices can get in. You can also cut it into steaks and proceed.
- In a small bowl, make a paste of lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, pepper powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Rub the fish with the paste such that it coats the whole fish. Let this marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Take the rava in a plate. Mix little salt and turmeric powder with the rava. You can add some chilly powder too if you like.
- Heat little oil in a tava or frying pan.
- Take the fish carefully and roll it in the rava mixture. The fish should be coated on all sides with the rava.
- Gently place the fish on the hot pan.
- Fry for about 4 minutes on one side or till the rava turns golden brown.
- Turn the fish carefully and fry the other side too. Drizzle some oil if needed.
- The rava forms a crispy layer on the outside. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro.
