Bangada Rava Fry, Rava Fish Fry, Mackerel Semolina Fry, Ayala Fry

1. Clean, wash and make some deep gashes on each side of the fish. Drain the water completely.
2. Grind together the ingredients mentioned in ‘For Masala Paste’ and make a thick and smooth paste

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3. Marinate the fish with this masala and keep aside for 30 minutes. Make sure to apply the masala in the gashes and inside the stomach cavity.
4. Before frying, lightly coat the the marinated fish with semolina.
5. Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry the fish until it turns crispy and brown on both the sides on low-medium heat.
6. Remove it from oil. Transfer to a kitchen tissue paper to remove excess oil, if needed.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves, onion slices and lemon wedges. Serve with rice.

Notes:

• Frying time may vary depends on the size of fish and heat. It may take 3-6 minutes on each side.
• Over-frying will make the fish dry. So keep checking now and then.