Vanchiram Meen Fry| King Fish Fry | Vanjiram Fry

Vanjiram Fish Fry, a simple yet delicious tava fry of king fish with indian spices As a fish lover, Whenever  i make Vanchiram Meen Kootu, usually i paired them with this simply fish fry. Mom makes this fry ever since i knew, she add just chili powder, & salt and make this yummy fry. Here i add ginger garlic paste and lemon juice additionally to give extra flavor and tanginess to the fish.And also using the coconut oil for frying the fish takes this fish fry into whole new level, so i highly recommend to use virgin coconut oil for this fish fry. Now let's check out how to make this yummy fish fry.

Vanchiram Meen Fry

Preparation Time : 1 hr | Cooking Time : 15 mins | Makes : 3 
Recipe Category: Fish | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Vanchiram Fish - 3 pieces (thinly sliced)

Red Chili Powder - 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Lemon Juice - from half the lemon

Coconut Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure

Clean fish with turmeric powder and keep it ready. In a plate, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and salt. Then squeeze  the lemon and make a thick paste.Apply this masala paste on both sides of fish and keep aside for atleast 1 hr.In a nonstick pan, add the coconut oil,bring it to smoking hot and then keep the flame in medium. Place  the fish on the pan and cook both sides of the fish well. It takes max 3-5 mins on both sides depends on the size of the fish.Tasty Vanchiram Fish Fry is ready.

Notes:

• Bring the oil to smoking hot, before place the fish on pan, it helps to avoid the sticking of fish to the pan..
• If you wish, reduce the chili powder and add more pepper powder.