Skip to main content

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.



Try this,
Hope you will all enjoy!
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

15 Easy-To-Cook Kerala Vishu Sadhya Recipes

Happy Vishu to all my friends and Readers! How is the Vishu Sadhya planning coming along for everyone? For all my Malayalee friends who are planning to celebrate this joyous festival, I am sharing a guide to preparing an easy  and tasty Sadhya. Vishu celebrations are real nostalgia, the fully blossomed Kani Konna trees (Cassia fistula), Vishu Kani, new clothes, and Sadhya. Vishu Kani is beautifully arranged the night before, and the sight you see on the morning of the New year brings luck throughout the year. Vishu celebration is not complete without the traditional vegetarian feast- Sadhya. It is served on a banana leaf, and there is a colorful array of vegetarian curries, rice, and desserts. Vishu Kanji, vishu katta or ada is served for breakfast. Sometimes non-vegetarian food is also part of the feast in some regions. In Southern Kerala, Vishu Sadhya is not so elaborate as the Onam sadhya. It is cooked with simple ingredients and seasonal vegetables. Mango, golden cucumber, ja...
1 comment
Read more

Malabar Pathiri

Pathiri is part of the cuisine of the Muslims of the Malabar region of Kerala. It is fluffy and soft flat bread made with roasted rice flour and coconut paste. There are different varieties of pathiris and some have more  elaborate procedures. This is a simple basic pathiri and it is a delicious combo with spicy chicken or mutton curry. Ingredients Roasted rice flour- 2 cups Water- 2 1/2 cups salt -to taste sugar- 1 tsp coconut oil/butter- 1 1/2 tsp Grated coconut- 3/4cup shallots- 2 cumin - a pinch Rice flour- 1/3 cup Make a fine paste of coconut, shallots and cumin.  Bring water to a boil. Add salt, sugar and butter and the coconut paste and stir well. Now add the rice powder little by little and mix in till all the water is absorbed by the flour and it comes to one mass. Close with a lid and switch off the flame. Let is rest and cool down.  Now knead this into a smooth dough by greasing your hands with little oil. Make lemon shaped balls and flatten...
47 comments
Read more

Mambazham Pulissery/Mango and Spiced Yogurt Curry

Mambazha Pulissery/Mango and Spiced Yogurt Curry Mambazham/ Mango Pulisherri is a sweet and spicy curry made with ripe sweet mangoes. It is an old-fashioned recipe still made and served in many homes in Kerala. Whenever I get ripe mangoes, I cannot resist making mambazham pulisherri. It is absolute comfort food and goes well with steamed rice. Cooked mangoes are mixed with cumin flavored yogurt to make this delicious curry. There is a beautiful balance between the sweetness of mangoes and the sourness of spiced yogurt. The heat is from the green chilies and red chili powder and the earthiness from turmeric, fenugreek seeds, and cumin. Does it sound simple? And yes, it is a simple curry. If you are on a time crunch, this is a perfect recipe for you. Pulisheri is the most common yogurt-based dish in Kerala cuisine. Pulisheri is made both with vegetables and fruits.  Ripe sweet mangoes make delicious curries like pulisherri, pachadi, or manga curry with coconut paste. Freshl...
47 comments
Read more