Ingredients

• 12 - mackerels, cleaned, washed and slit lengthwise
• 4 tsp - chilli powder
• 1.5 tsp - thick tamarind paste
• Salt to taste
• 1.5 tsp - turmeric powder
• 200 ml - oil for frying

How to Make Meen Barthadu

• Wash and wipe each fish with a towel.
• In a bowl, mix chilli powder, turmeric powder, tamarind paste and salt.
• Do not add water while making the paste.
• Marinate fish pieces with above marinade and set aside for one hour.
• Deep Fried the marinated fish till brown in colour and crisp on both the sides.
• Drain and serve hot.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World