Ingredients

• 3 - Whole pomfrets, approximate total weight 1.5kg
• 2 tbsp - Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp - Red Chilli powder
• 1 tbsp - Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - Salt
• Oil for shallow frying
• For Garnishing:
• 3 - Capsicum, cut in half
• 2 - Lime, cut into wedges
• 1 tbsp - Coriander Leaves chopped

How to Make Parsi Fried Fish

• Wash fish and cut into slices.
• If medium-sized pomfrets are used, cut each into half.
• Pour lime juice all over the fish, rub in the red chilli powder, salt and turmeric. Leave in a cool dry place for at least 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a frying pal.
• When oil is hot, add fish, a few pieces at a time. Reduce the heat and fry till underside of fish is crisp.
• Then turn over and fry the other side.
• Drain and place on a heated serving platter.
• In the same oil, fry the capsicums and place around the fish.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and wedges of lime.
• Serve hot with plain rice and pulses.