Wash and clean the fish. Remove the head, the tail and the scales.

Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and keep aside for 30 - 40 minutes.

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Add the rice flour to the marinated fish and coat well.

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Heat oil in a pan till it is very hot - almost smoking.

Fry the mandeli in batches of 10 - 12 fish at a time.

Fry on both sides till golden brown and crispy.