Fish Fry (Pomfret)

Ingredients:

• 4 Pomfrets/Pampanos (slice into 3/4" pieces)
• 3 tbsp red chilly powder
• 1 tbsp chilly powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients.
2. Add water little by little and make a thick paste.
3. Apply it to the pomfret slices making sure to coat it well. Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Dredge the pomfret in rice flour & deep/shallow fry till crisp.
6. You can fry 4-5 slices at a time.
7. Serve hot as a side dish with rice and curry or as an appetizer. (you can apply the same procedure to any fish)