Muchli Masala (Indian Spicy Fried Fish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs cod (or a firm, white fish)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Garnishes
coriander or parsley
lemon wedge

Preparation

Rinse fish in cold water, pat dry with paper towels.
In small bowl combine salt, spices, ginger, garlic and lemon juice - form into a paste.
Rub fish with paste.
Let the fish stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Fry fish about 5 min, turn and fry other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.