Trevally ( Vatta ) Fish Fry

Ingredients:

1 trevally fish ( vatta )

2 - 2 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 1/2 tsp cornflour

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

oil, for frying

Preparation:

1. Clean the fish and make slits on both sides.
2. Prepare a masala by mixing chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, cornflour, salt, lemon juice and little water.
3. Marinate the cleaned fish with this masala on both sides and keep it aside for 15-20 minutes.
4. Heat little oil in a pan and add a sprig of curry leaves.
5. Place the marinated fish and shallow fry the fish in medium flame until both sides are browned and done. Serve with rice..