Amritsari Machi - Punjabi(Indian) Fish Recipe

Name: Amritsari Machi - Punjabi(Indian) Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kg pomfret fish fillet; 2 1/2 teaspoons ajwain; 1 pinch chat masala; 3/4 cup raw rice; 20 g ginger; 20 g garlic; 3 teaspoons red chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin powder, roasted; 3 -5 drops orange food coloring (I use red food colour as a substitute); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 green chilies, chopped; 3 -5 mint leaves, chopped,for garnishing (fresh)

Servings: persons

1/2 kg pomfret fish fillet
2 1/2 teaspoons ajwain
1 pinch chat masala
3/4 cup raw rice
20 g ginger
20 g garlic
3 teaspoons red chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder, roasted
3 -5 drops orange food coloring (I use red food colour as a substitute)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 green chilies, chopped
3 -5 mint leaves, chopped,for garnishing (fresh)

1
Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
2
Then, dry it on a clean paper napkin.
3
Grind the rice.
4
Keep aside.
5
Next make a paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, salt, orange/red food colour and all the spice powders in your mixer.
6
To this, add the powdered (ground) rice with a little water, making a thick batter.
7
This is the marinade for the fish fillets.
8
Now, clean the fish and cut into pieces.
9
Rub lemon juice over these and keep aside for 30 minutes.
10
Put the fish pieces in the above prepared marinade.
11
Keep aside for 30 minutes.
12
Heat oil in a wok.
13
Fry the fish pieces in the oil.
14
Garnish with mint leaves.
15
Serve hot with hot rotis.

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg pomfret fish fillet, 2 1/2 teaspoons ajwain, 1 pinch chat masala, 3/4 cup raw rice, and more.

Yes, Amritsari Machi - Punjabi(Indian) Fish 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.

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Amritsari Machi - Punjabi(Indian) Fish

Tips for the best results

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