Indian Style Fried Snapper

• For the fish
• 1 whole red snapper
• Dash Salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3 curry leaf sprigs
• 5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• For the marinade:
• 2 shallots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 lemongrass stems
• 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, chopped
• 2 big red chillies

1. Clean, wash and pat dry the fish.
2. Prepare the marinade by pounding all the ingredients together in a mortar and pestle. It has to be a coarse paste.
3. Season the fish with salt and then apply the marinade. Keep for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
4. In a pan, heat oil, crackle mustard seeds and add the cumin seeds. Slide the fish in and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side.
5. Gently turn over and add the curry leaves on top. Cook covered for another 5-6 minutes or till the fish is done.
6. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

fish, red snapper, salt, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry, vegetable oil, marinade, shallots, garlic, lemongrass stems, fresh turmeric, red chillies

Taken from food52.com/recipes/36382-indian-style-fried-snapper (may not work)