Amritsari Fish Fry Recipe

Name: Amritsari Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams fish king, surmai fillets cut into small pieces; 1 cup gram flour besan; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons wheat flour; 1 lemon; fish; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon seeds carom, ajwain; 8 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

Servings: persons

500 grams fish king, surmai fillets cut into small pieces
1 cup gram flour besan
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons wheat flour
1 lemon
fish
salt to taste
1 teaspoon seeds carom, ajwain
8 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1
To make the Amritsari Fish Fry, first clean, rinse and pat dry the fish pieces.
2
Sprinkle wheat flour over the fish pieces and gently mix to coat pieces with flour. Let the fish pieces sit coated with flour for 5 - 10 minutes. Then rinse again and pat dry with a napkin. This step helps removing strong fish odor. This step if totally optional.
3
In mortar and pestle make paste of carom seeds, coriander seeds and garlic.
4
Add gram flour, salt, spice paste, lemon juice, turmeric and chili powder over the fish pieces.
5
Stir to combine so that each fish piece is evenly coated with the spice mixture. Set aside for 10 - 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat sufficient oil in a deep fry pan over medium heat to fry the fish pieces.
7
Deep fry fish pieces in hot oil till crisp and golden from all sides.
8
Drain fried fish pieces and place on an oil absorbent paper. Alternatively, you can grill the fish pieces as well in the oven, air fryer or grill pan.
9
Serve Amritsari Fish Fry warm, sprinkled with chaat masala, lemon juice and chutney.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams fish king, surmai fillets cut into small pieces, 1 cup gram flour besan, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Amritsari Fish Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amritsari Fish Fry

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