Are Konkani Rava Pomfret fry and Mangalorean pomfret fry same?

Though both the recipes call for Rava, however, the spices are a bit different. Needless to say, flavors are different though both are equally good.

Is it mandatory to use whole pomfret fish?

Obviously not! If using big fish, you can cut it into pieces and use those to fry.

traditionally in Mangalore coconut oil is used however, can use any vegetable oil to make it.

Pomfret Rava fry is both. You can serve it as a starter and you can serve it with plain rice and dal to enjoy a comforting meal.

For sure! the more you marinate is good. You can marinate ahead and fry the fish while serving so that the fish fry is hot.

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Use clean fresh fish for this preparation.
Give a few slits so that the fish can be marinated internally as well.
Take Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt, and also Tamarind Pulp in a bowl.
Add Ginger and Garlic paste and also 1 Tbsp. Oil.
Now mix those to make a paste.
Marinate the fishes with this paste.
Keep marinated fish for 30 minutes before frying.
Once done, coat the fishes from both the side with rava.
While applying the rava, press the fishes so that those are coated properly
Once coated keep those for 10 minutes as it is.
Now take a pan and heat 2 Tbsp. Oil.
Keep the flame low once the oil is properly heated.
Place one or two fishes and shallow fry one side for around 3 minutes.
Once done, flip the fish and fry the other side as well.
The fishes will be crisp once frying is complete.
Once done strain from the pan.
Add oil again and fry the rest of the fishes.
Serve hot and crispy Rava pomfret fry along with lemon, chopped onion and a few coriander leaves.

Instead of whole fishes, you can use fish chunk as well.
If tamarind is not available use 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice or vinegar.
Instead of normal chili powder, you can use Kashmiri red chili powder.
Do not deep fry the fishes while making Rava fry. The fishes should be shallow fried.
If you are not willing to use coconut oil, use vegetable oil however, it is better not to use mustard oil and the flavor will overpower.