Fish – 1/2 kg, slice it into 1-inch thick pieces
Red chilli powder – 3 teaspoons
Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoons (optional, only if you like a hot spicy taste)
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger – 1/4-inch small piece, finely chopped and crushed
Vinegar or Tamarind extract – 1 teaspoon
Lime juice – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
Water – a few drops
Sooji – 2 teaspoons
Preparation:
Marinate the fish pieces in a thick and smooth paste of all the above ingredients except sooji for 40 minutes to one hour. Ensure that the marinade is evenly spread and are on the both sides of the fish slices in a thin layer. Roll the fish pieces on the sooji and shallow fry it till golden brown color on both sides. Drain the oil and garnish with lime wedges, green chilli slices, onion, and/or tomato rings.
