• 1 or 2 whole fish
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp rice flour
• Oil for frying

Method

Make a thick paste using all the above said ingredients except fish and oil. Rub this paste over fish carefully. Let them stand for 2 hours.

Shallow fry them in oil, till crisp and reddish brown. Garnish with crisply fried curry leaves and lemon wedges. Serve warm as a side dish.