• Masala paste:
• 10 - Dry Red Chillies
• 2 tbsp - Coriander seeds
• 10 - Peppercorns
• 1 tsp - Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - Fennel seeds
• 2 - Cloves
• 1 inch - Cinnamon stick
• 1 - Onion (chopped)
• Few Curry leaves
• 5-6 - Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - Lemon juice
• Fish fry:
• 10 - Fish slices (cleaned)
• 1 tbsp - Rice flour
• Salt
• Oil for frying

How to Make Homemade Masala Fish Fry

• Dry roast the red chillies, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves and cinnamon stick, until a nice aroma comes out and keep aside.
• To the same pan, add few drops of oil, saute the chopped onions, curry leaves and garlic cloves, cook until they get partially cooked.
• Now take the roasted spices and onion-garlic together in a mixie jar, add the turmeric powder, lemon juice and grind into a fine and thick paste with enough water.
• Store this paste in a clean air tight box; keep it in fridge and use before a week.
• Take enough paste in a plate, add the rice flour, salt and mix it.
• Apply this thick paste evenly over the fish slices and keep them aside for at least two hours.
• Fry the fish slices with enough oil in medium flame and drain the excess oil with a paper towel.
• Serve hot with your favourite dish.