Amritsari Fried Fish

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A simple Amritsari-style fish fry. Probably not the most authentic (because I didn’t deep fry it), but really easy to make and finger-licking good. Those tender, flaky pieces of fish in a spicy, light and crispy batter are perfect to snack on with your drink of choice. 

Recipe

Amritsari Fried Fish

Slice de-boned fillets of any firm white fish (like sole, tilapia or basa) into bite-sized pieces.

Make a quick marinade of yogurt, chickpea flour, a touch of rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, lime juice, vinegar, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, carom seeds (ajwain) and a pinch of garam masala.

Coat the fish well with the marinade and set aside for 30 minutes, then shallow fry in oil for a few minutes on each side until crispy and golden.

Drain on a kitchen towel/absorbent paper and serve with raw onion rings, a sprinkling of chilli powder, chaat masala and a generous squeeze of lime.

Meals, SnacksReethika SinghComment