Coastal Fish Fry (Konkani Fish Fry)

Pan frying is a famous style of grilling where less oil is used and this method is adopted here in my coastal fish fry recipe :) where very little oil is used without compromising on the taste of the fish. I grew up eating and relishing this kind of fish fry and loved it more than any curries :) Even today, if someone mentions that they are making or having a fish fry, saliva starts to act up in my mouth hehehe I simply love it. Period!
Here is a basic way to fry any kind of fish. I am displaying mackerel and smelt fish fry.

COASTAL STYLE FISH FRY (MACKEREL/BANGADA)

Ingredients:

• 2 medium size mackerel
• oil to fry

Marination:

• 1 tbsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 3/4th tsp ginger garlic paste
• 3/4th tsp tamarind pulp
• salt to taste (about 1tsp)

Semolina Mixture:

• 1/2 cup semolina(rava) or rice flour
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder - optional (if you like spicy)
• pinch of turmeric
• salt to taste

Preparation:

• Mix all the marination ingredients together and make a paste, add very little water if needed.
• Apply this paste to the fish fillets and keep aside for atleast 30 minutes.
• Heat a tava/cast iron pan and add 2 tsp oil and spread it evenly.
• Mix semolina with chilli powder, turmeric, salt and keep the mixture ready.
• Take a fish fillet, roll it in the semolina mixture and place it on the tava. You will hear the sizzling sound. Drizzle more oil on top gingerly. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Cook on med flame.
• Flip the fillets and repeat the process. Cook till done. 
• Serve hot with onions, raita or rice/curry. 

Note*: Please adjust spice level as per your taste.

                                                         Smelt Fish Fry in pictures.

Nutrition Facts: It's a low-fat high protein food. It is filled with omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin D along with B2. High in calcium and minerals and various nutrients. Promotes healthy heart and brain.