Fish fry (malayalee)

Ingredients	For 4	For 100
Pomfert or Mullet or Salmon or Mackerel	500gms	12.5kg
Red chillies	10gms	250gms
Peppercorns	a few	30gms
Turmeric	½ tsp	20gms
Garlic	a few flakes (4)	100gms
Red onions	4 bulbs	100gms
Salt	to taste	100gms
Coconut oil	30ml	500ml

Clean the fish. Wash thoroughly in several rinses of water. A little lime juice can be mixed in the last rinse. Drain thoroughly. Grind onions, red chillies, peppercorns, turmeric, garlic and salt. Smear on fish; set aside for half an hour. Heat a small quantity of oil in a fry pan. Shallow fry on both sides till brown and fairly crisp.  Drain each piece on the side of the frying pan. Away from direst heat for about 2 to 3 minutes before removing.