Mandeli Fry

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the fish

   • In a bowl, combine the cleaned mandeli fish, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice.
   • Mix gently with your hands to coat the fish evenly without breaking them.
   • Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. 2

   Coat the marinated fish

   • Spread the rice flour on a flat plate or tray.
   • Take each marinated fish individually and dredge it in the rice flour, ensuring a light, even coating on all sides.
   • Gently shake off any excess flour and place the coated fish on a separate plate.
3. 3

   Shallow fry the mandeli

   • Heat oil in a wide, flat pan or skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/4 inch deep.
   • Once the oil is hot, carefully arrange the coated fish in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in 2-3 batches if needed.
   • Fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crisp.
   • Flip carefully with a spatula and fry for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until cooked through and equally crispy.
4. 4

   Drain and serve hot

   • Remove the fried fish from the pan and place them on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
   • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
   • Serve immediately with sliced onion rings and lemon wedges on the side.