Crispy Fish Fry

Ingredients

• 4 fish fillets (surmai/pomfret/any white fish)
• 2 tbsp Aai cha Fish Masala
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying
• Lemon wedges and onion rings for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Clean and wash the fish fillets. Make shallow cuts on both sides and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, Fish Masala, and salt to make a marinade.
3. 3 Coat the fish fillets evenly with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
4. 4 In a shallow plate, mix rice flour and semolina with a pinch of salt.
5. 5 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Coat each marinated fish fillet in the rice flour-semolina mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
7. 7 Shallow fry the fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8 Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. 9 Serve hot with lemon wedges, onion rings, and mint chutney.