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Fish Amritsari Recipe

Amritsari fried fish recipe is a mouth-watering batter-fried fish preparation where boneless fish pieces are marinated in a spiced mixture and deep fried to a crispy brown. Amritsari fish tikka recipe is spicy and tasty!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Punjabi
Servings: 3
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Boneless Fish – 300gms
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Ginger-garlic – 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Marinade:
  • Egg – 1
  • Gram Flour/Besan – 1/3rd cup
  • Vinegar – 1/8th cup
  • Carom Seeds/Ajwain – ½ tsp
  • Curd – ¼ cup
  • Rice flour – 1tbsp
  • Oil to deep fry
  • Chaat masala, optional - to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Slice the boneless fish into 1 ½ inch pieces. Marinate fish pieces with chilli powder, salt, lemon juice and ginger-garlic paste for 30 minutes.
  • Coat the fish fillets with the ingredients listed under marinade. Combine well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes remove the marinated fish and bring to room temperature.
  • Heat sufficient oil for deep frying in a pan. Put a few fish pieces in the hot oil and fry to a golden brown. Remove onto paper towels.
  • Sprinkle chaat masala and serve Amritsari Fish with tartar sauce and onion rings.

Notes

  • To make the Amritsari Fish extra crisp and airy, you can add a 1/2 can of Soda