Pakistani Fried Fish

Ingredients

• 2 lb Cod or other firm fish (cut into 2 inch pieces)
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds
• 2 tbsp Ajwain seeds (caraway seeds)
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 1/2 tbsp Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour) (heap)
• 1 tbsp Bread Crumbs (heap)

Instructions

1. 1

   Roast the whole spices in an oven toaster for 2 mins. Be careful not to burn

2. 2

   Add the roasted spices in a spice grinder. Grind for 4 seconds

3. 3

   Add other spices to a bowl

4. 4

   Mix the grinded spices and other spices in the bowl

5. 5

   Cut the fish into 2 inch pieces and pat dry. Add the fish to a mixing bowl. Add salt, lemon juice and garlic paste

6. 6

   Add the spice bowl and mix. Let it marinate for 20 mins

7. 7

   Add the fry coating (besan and bread crumbs) and mix

8. 8

   Heat a skillet with ¼ cup of oil for frying. Keep it at medium once hot

9. 9

   Take each piece and make sure the spices are sticking to the fish and add to the skillet. Fry for 3 mins

10. 10

    Flip and fry for another 3 mins

11. 11

    Ready to serve with your favorite sauce or condiment