Fish fry / Meen varuval

Fish fry is one of the tastiest form of fish. Most of the kids like eating this.
Its also very easy and quick to make.
I had to also write how important is fish for our health.
Fish is low-fat high quality protein. It is filled with omega 3 fatty acids which is very good for heart and brain. It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack.
So take care of your health.

Ingredients :
Fish - 10 pieces (around 1 lb)
Pearl onion - 3
Pepper - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic - 2 pods
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Lemon - 1 tsp of lemon juice
Salt to taste.
Oil to Shallow fry

Method :
1. Clean the fish and slice them into medium size slices ( around 1/4 inch size)

2. Grind Pearl onion, pepper, Ginger, garlic and fennel seeds into a fine paste.
3. Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, lemon juice, salt and the ground paste to the fish.
4. Mix them well with hand. Let it sit for sometime. Making it sit for over night tastes better.
    Otherwise few hours is also good enough.

5. In a pan add 3 Tbsp or as needed oil and place the fish pieces spreading it on the pan.
    Non stick pan works better. Cook in medium flame.

6. After few minutes turn it over. Fry until it is dark brown on both sides.
7. Never cook in high flame. This might burn the sides leaving it uncooked inside.

Note :
1. U can also use normal onion instead of pearl onion.
2. U can adjust the spice level according to you.
3. Kids might not like it very spicy , so reduce it accordingly or dust the spice on the top before you serve them.