Masala Fried Fish

Masala Fried Fish -

Fish pieces marinated with a spicy masala and air fried till golden and crisp.

Ingredients:

Boneless fish,cut into 2 inch pieces 400 grams
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder a pinch
Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 2 teaspoons
Cloves 3-4
Dried red chillies 3-4
Ginger 1 1/2 inch pieces
Garlic cloves 5-6
Tamarind pulp 1/2 teaspoon
Semolina (rawa/suji) 1/2 cup
Oil a little

Method:

Sprinkle salt, turmeric powder and lemon juice on the fish pieces. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves till fragrant.
Put red chillies, ginger, garlic and roasted spices into a mixer jar and grind with a little water, salt, tamarind pulp till smooth. Apply this masala on the fish pieces all around and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Roll them in semolina till well coated on all sides and drizzle a little oil on them. Brush the basket of the air fryer with a little oil and place the fish pieces on it.
Process the fryer at the highest temperature for 10-12 minutes. Serve hot.

Tip:

You can deep fry or shallow fry the fish as an alternative.