Crispy Mint Fried Fish

Fish fillets800 grams•Salt to taste•Lemon juice 1 tablespoon•Refined flour (maida) 1 cup•Baking powder 1 teaspoon•Red chilli sauce 1 tablespoon•Egg 1•Ice cubes 8-10•Soda , chilled as required•Oil 2 tablespoons + to deep fry•Spring onions,sliced thinly 2 stalks•Fresh mint leaves,chopped 2 tab -

METHOD:

Sprinkle salt over the fish along with lemon juice, one tablespoon of refined flour and set aside. Place the remaining refined flour in a bowl. Add salt, baking powder, red chilli sauce, ice cubes, egg and mint leaves. Mix well. Add chilled soda and mix to make a smooth and thick batter. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan. Dip the fish fillets in the batter and deep fry till lightly browned and crisp. Drain and place them on an absorbent paper. Heat two tablespoons oil in another pan and fry the spring onion slices on high heat till lightly browned. Drain them. Cut the fish fillets into diagonal slices. Arrange them in a serving dish, garnish with the fried spring onions and serve hot. -