King Fish, Sear Fish, Anjal, Surma or Surmai called by so many different names, this is a very famous fish in Coastal Karnataka, Goa and Konkan Area. My personal favorite is Masala Fry.
Rava fry gives a different texture to this fish which is crispy from outside and succulent inside. This spicy, tangy and aromatic fish is very easy to make. If you like it spicy please add more red chilli powder. I serve it with simple Rice and Dal and my husband being a cricketer doesn't fail to tell me that it's also Sachin Tendulkar's favorite food ;-). It can be served as an appetizing starter also.
Here is a simple step by step recipe to make this spicy fish fry.
Ingredients:
King Fish Slices : 4
For the marinade paste:
Beaten Egg : 1
Corn Flour: 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder: 2 tbsp
Pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder : 1 tbsp
Garam Masala : 1/4 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste: 2 tsp
Lemon juice: 2-3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil: 1/2 tsp
To Fry:
Oil: 2 tbsp
Rava/Semolina : 1/4 cup
Method:
1. In a mixing bowl mix all the marinade ingredients and whisk it well.
2. Wash and clean the slices of fish and rub the marinade paste well so the fish is well coated with the paste. Keep it in the refrigerator for half an hour to one hour.
3. Heat oil in a big frying pan, dip the fish slice in semolina and coat it from all sides and arrange on the hot pan in a single layer. Let it roast on medium heat for 5 minutes on one side and carefully flip the slices. Once it turns golden brown in color turn off the flame and remove the fish on a paper towel. It will take abt 10-15 minutes depending on the size.
4. Serve hot with lemon wedges and Onion roundels.
Notes:
1. Egg is added for better binding but you can skip it and it will taste just as great.
2. You can also add rice flour along with rava for the outer coating.
3. Adjust the amount of chilli powder as per your taste.
4. You can freeze the marinated fish for a week without it losing the taste.
5. Please sprinkle little salt, lemon juice and turmeric if you want to freeze the kingfish without the full marination. It will help to retain the taste of the fish.
6. This fish can be deep fried as well, I usually shallow fry it with only 2 tbsp oil. Either ways it tastes good as long as the fish is well roasted in hot oil :)
