White pomfret is known for its amazing taste that is full of flavour and a perfect side dish for any meal. The fish is marinated with a spicy paste and eventually coated with semolina and  fried to perfection. Indeed pomfret or paplet fry in the local dialect is extremely popular in the coastal belt of Maharashtra region. My family simply loves it because of its melt in mouth texture with crispy and crunchy crust. At the end of the day what matters most to me is to see my loved ones relishing the dish together. Try this incredible dish to experience the smile of your dear ones.

Ingredients

Pomfret fish : 4

Ginger paste : 2 tsp

Garlic paste : 1 tsp

Red chilli powder : 2 tsp

Coriander powder : 2 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1 tsp

Lemon juice : 1 tsp

Rice Flour : 100 gms

Semolina : 100 gms

Salt as required

Oil for frying

Step 1

Wash the fish and make slits on both sides.

Marinate the fish with ¼ tsp salt and lemon juice and leave it aside for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2


In a bowl mix together the above mentioned masala. 

Step 3

apply it to the fish and make sure to put inside the slit.

Step 4

In a separate plate mix together rice flour, rava along with a pinch of salt.

Step 5

Coat the marinated fish with the rice flour and rava mix.

Step 6

Pat the excess flour from the fish. In a thick bottom frying pan shallow fry the pomfret from each side until golden brown .

Step 7

Serve hot along with onion rings and lemon wedges.

Tip

Lemon juice and salt reduces the fishy smell of pomfret.