Machhi Amritsari Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Firm fish fillets | 14 Ounce | |
| Ginger paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tandoori masala | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Cornstarch | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Garam masala | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 teaspoon carum seeds (optional) | ||
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder or cayenne pepper | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
Directions
Cut the fish into pieces just smaller than 2 inches square and place in a mixing bowl.
Rub with the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, tandoori masala, and salt.
Set aside.
In a small plastic bag, mix together all the remaining ingredients except the oil.
Place 3-4 pieces of fish in the bag and shake well to coat each piece with the flour mixture.
Remove the coated pieces and repeat with the remaining pieces of fish.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep pan.
Fry the fish in batches until crisp and golden in color.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
Serve as soon as they are all fried.
Serve plain or with dahi pudina chutney .
The fish can also be served as a main course with dal, kheera pudina raita and rice, or with mashed potatoes and a salad of your choice.
Rub with the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, tandoori masala, and salt.
Set aside.
In a small plastic bag, mix together all the remaining ingredients except the oil.
Place 3-4 pieces of fish in the bag and shake well to coat each piece with the flour mixture.
Remove the coated pieces and repeat with the remaining pieces of fish.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep pan.
Fry the fish in batches until crisp and golden in color.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
Serve as soon as they are all fried.
Serve plain or with dahi pudina chutney .
The fish can also be served as a main course with dal, kheera pudina raita and rice, or with mashed potatoes and a salad of your choice.
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