• 2 lbs. white-fish fillets,
• fresh or 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil (for frying)
• fresh coriander or parsley,
• for lemon wedges, for garnish

Rinse fish under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, ginger, turmeric, and black and cayenne peppers with lemon juice.

Stir to form a paste. Rub paste on both sides of fish fillets and let stand uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes.

In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Carefully add fish to skillet. Fry fish about 5 minutes, or until bottom side is golden brown.

With a spatula, turn fish and fry other side about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Place fish on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 941 views