Masala fried fish (A)

Ingredients	for 4	For 100
Fish (pomfret, salmon, mackerel, etc.)	500gms	12.5kg
Ginger	5gms	115gms
Garlic	a few flakes	55gms
Red chillies	5gms	115gms
Tamarind	10gms	225gms
Cumin	a pinch	30gms
Salt	15gms	100gms
Oil	30ml	500ml

Clean and wash fish. Cut into slices; if small fish, keep whole, but make gashes. Grind together the spices and salt. Smear fish with this paste. Keep aside for a while. Shallow fry till cooked. Serve hot.