CRISPY FRIED FISH


Fish fillets dipped in mint flavoured batter and deep fried to a wonderful crispiness



Preparation Time : 10 minutes



Cooking Time : 20 minutes



Servings : 4

 
Ingredients




Fish fillets 800 grams

Salt to taste

Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

Refined flour (maida) 1 cup

Baking powder 1 teaspoon

Red chilli sauce 1 tablespoon

Egg 1

Ice cubes 8-10

Soda , chilled as required

Oil 2 tablespoons + to deep fry

Spring onions, sliced thinly 2 stalks

Fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons





Method



Sprinkle salt over the fish along with lemon juice, one tablespoon of refined flour and set aside.



Place the remaining refined flour in a bowl. Add salt, baking powder, red chilli sauce, ice cubes, egg and mint leaves. Mix well. Add chilled soda and mix to make a smooth and thick batter.



Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan. Dip the fish fillets in the batter and deep fry till lightly browned and crisp. Drain and place them on an absorbent paper.



Heat two tablespoons oil in another pan and fry the spring onion slices on high heat till lightly browned. Drain them.



Cut the fish fillets into diagonal slices. Arrange them in a serving dish, garnish with the fried spring onions and serve hot.