Simple Fish Fry / Meen Varuthathu

Things you will need:

Catfish Fillets - 1 lb;boneless, skinless
Coriander Powder- 2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tbsp, adjust according to your taste and tolerance
Black Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
Lime Juice-1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil- 1/4 cup

Preparation Method:

Wash the fillets well, and cut it into 1 inch square pieces.
In a bowl add salt ,lime juice,coriander,red chilli and black pepper powder.
Using about 1 tbsp water mix the powders into a smooth paste.
Marinate the pieces with this paste and set aside for 30 mins.
Heat oil in a frying pan.
Add the pieces one at a time and fry in low-medium flame.
After about 3 or 4 mins turn the pieces over and fry for 4 mins on low-medium flame.
Be careful not to break the pieces when turning them over.
Once done the fillet pieces will have nice brown color on both sides.

Serve hot with steamed rice and a curry like Mango Curry.