Amritsari Fish Fry

Amritsari Fish Fry

Amritsari fish fry is a popular street food. These crispy batter fried fish can be served as an appetizer/ starter.  You can use any type of fish for this recipe. Cut it into thin slices or into strips if you like it   crispy.

Ingredients
Fish- 1 lb
Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Cumin powder- a pinch
Ginger garlic paste- 1 1/2 tsp
Malt vinegar- 1 tbs
Chat masala -1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi- a pinch
Salt to taste

For the batter
Besan/ chickpeas flour- 1 cup
Rice flour- 1 tbs
Yogurt- 1 tbs
Egg white- 1 (optional)
Ajwain - a pinch
Chilly powder-  1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
salt to taste
Oil for frying

 Clean and cut fish into desired shape. Make a paste of chilly powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder,ginger garlic paste, kasuri methi, salt and malt vinegar. Marinate the fish with this paste and set aside for half an hour.
Make a thick batter with besan flour, rice flour, yogurt, chilly powder, turmeric powder and ajwain seeds and half cup of water.
Heat oil in a pan. Dip fish slices in the batter and deep fry in batches. Fry for 4-5 minutes in medium flame till all sides are crispy and golden brown. Drain into paper towels. Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve immediately.

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Hope you will all enjoy!