Indian Fried Fish (Amritsari Fish)
If you haven't tried Indian fried fish, also known as Amritsari fish, you are in for a treat. This traditional Punjabi delight combines the delicate flavors of marinated white fish with a crispy spiced batter.
Ingredients
Marination:
- 300 grams white fish sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard oil
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch hing asafoetida
Batter:
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 2 tablespoons water plus more as needed to achieve a thick, smooth consistency
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white fish, salt, lime juice, ginger garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, mustard oil, and hing. Mix well to coat the fish evenly. Allow the fish to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat your frying oil to 180°C (355°F) in preparation for deep frying.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chickpea flour, rice flour, carom seeds, Kashmiri chili powder, yogurt, and mustard oil. Gradually add water and stir until the batter reaches a thick consistency and is smooth.
- Add the marinated fish to the batter. Gently mix until all pieces are well coated.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the battered fish pieces. Fry for 1 minute, then remove and drain on a wire rack. Return the fish to the oil and fry for an additional 1 minute, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve the fish hot, sprinkled with chat masala and garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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