Karimeen fry (Pearl spot fry)

Ingredients:

1. Karimeen (Pearl spot)-1
2. Red chilly powder- 3/4 tsp
3. Black pepper powder-1/2 tsp
4. Coriander powder-1/4 tsp
5. Turmeric powder-1or 2 pinches
6. Ginger garlic paste- 1/2 tsp
7. Salt
8. Coconut oil for frying
9. Sliced onion for garnishing

Method:

1. Clean fish and make gashes on both sides
2. Make a paste of the ingredients 2-7 in water or lemon juice. Apply it on fish and keep in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
3. Warm oil in a pan and fry fish for 20 min (10 min each side)
4. Garnish with sliced onion, green chillies or curry leaves and serve warm with rice