CHETTINAD FISH FRY/ செட்டிநாடு மீன் வறுவல்/HOW TO MAKE CHETTINAD MEEN VARUVAL

Clean the fish steaks and let the excess water drain. You can also use a Kitchen towel to mop up the excess water.
Heat the pan and dry roast red chili, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorn,cumin seeds and turmeric powder. let them cool all the ingredients and grind to fine powder.
In a bowl, mix ground masala powder, oil,salt,lemon juice and little water to prepare the marinade.
The marinade should be a thick paste if not, add a few drops of water
Coat the fish pieces generously on all sides with the fish fry marinade
Let the marinated fish pieces covered, for at least 30 minutes When ready to fry, heat enough oil to shallow fry the fish
Gently drop each fish piece into the hot oil and keep the heat medium high
Fry both sides until dark brown and the fish is cooked through
Serve hot with raw onions and lemon wedges
CHETTINAD FISH FRY/ செட்டிநாடு மீன் வறுவல்/HOW TO MAKE CHETTINAD MEEN VARUVAL