Kingfish Fry

Ingredients

• 4 Kingfish steaks, 1-inch thick
• 2 tbsp red chili powder (Goan style)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp kokum extract or lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fine semolina (rawa)
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil for frying
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Marinate kingfish steaks with red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, kokum extract (or lemon juice), and salt for 20 minutes.
2. 2Mix semolina and rice flour in a shallow plate.
3. 3Heat coconut oil in a large flat pan over medium heat.
4. 4Dredge each marinated fish steak evenly in the semolina-rice flour mixture.
5. 5Gently place the coated fish steaks in the hot oil.
6. 6Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, and fish is cooked through.
7. 7Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
8. 8Serve hot with a squeeze of lime.