Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
6 servings
A tempting, flavorful, and aromatic seafood recipe that is both spicy and tangy. Goes well even as an appetizer!
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ingredients
6
pieces Moon fish
1
Tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
1
tsp Green chili paste
½
tsp Turmeric powder
1
tsp Red chili powder
2
Tbsp Tandoori masala powder
2
tsp Pepper powder
1
tsp Tamarind paste
2
tsp curd
2
drops Red food colour
1
bunch coriander leaves
1
pinch salt
4
tsp oil
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directions
Step 1
Clean and wash the fish. Allow it to drain. Make random slits on the fish.
Step 2
In a bowl, make a marinade of ginger-garlic paste, chili paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, tandoori masala powder, pepper powder, tamarind paste, curd, red food colour, chopped coriander leaves, and salt.
Step 3
Apply the prepared marinade on both sides of the fish and set it aside for 20 mins.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large pan.
Step 5
Fry the fish for 3-4 mins on each side until the skin turns golden brown in color and the fish is cooked.
Step 6
Drain on a paper towel.
Step 7
Serve hot with fresh crunchy salad of your choice and lime wedges, or steamed rice and curry.