Pan-Fried Rohu

1. 1

   Prepare and marinate the fish.

   • Rinse the rohu fish steaks and pat them dry with a paper towel.
   • In a bowl, mix together the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to form a paste.
   • Rub this marinade evenly over all sides of the fish steaks.
   • Let the fish marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.

   TIPFor deeper flavor, you can marinate the fish for up to an hour in the refrigerator.
2. 2

   Pan-fry the fish steaks.

   • Heat the mustard oil in a wide, non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it's hot and shimmering.
   • Carefully place the marinated fish steaks in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Fry in batches if necessary.
   • Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until it's golden brown and crisp.
   • Flip the steaks gently and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until cooked through and crisp.

   TIPAvoid moving the fish too much in the first few minutes of frying to allow a good crust to form.
3. 3

   Garnish and serve.

   Once cooked, remove the fish from the pan and place on a serving plate. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice. Serve hot.

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