Amritsari Fish Fry Recipe: Elevate Your Culinary Skills With This Traditional Iconically Indian Dish

Have you ever tried making Amritsari Fish Fry at home? With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can recreate this delicious dish easily at home. Scroll down to learn the recipe in detail. 
  • Alice Mary
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-09-24, 04:00 IST
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Are you a fish lover searching for a delicious and tasty dish to impress your family and friends? Then you must try Amritsari Fish Fry - this popular North Indian dish, known for its aromatic spices and crispy texture, is surprisingly easy to prepare. Check out this easy Amritsari Fish Fry recipe by Chef Kunal Kapur.

Amritsari Fish Fry

Originating from the city of Amritsar in Punjab, Amritsari fish fry features marinated fish fillets coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried to perfection. The dish is a crowd-pleaser and is often served as an appetiser or snack, paired with mint chutney and sliced onions. It’s a must-try for anyone who loves non-veg dishes: Here’s how to make Amritsari Fish Fry at home:

How To Make Amritsari Fish Fry

1. Start by cleaning the fish fillets thoroughly. Then in a mixing bowl, combine salt, ajwain, and hing, mixing well to coat the fish evenly. Add ginger and garlic paste, followed by turmeric powder, red chilli powder, besan (gram flour), and maida (all-purpose flour). Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
2. Coat the fish fillets evenly with this marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes; longer marination (up to 2 hours) enhances the flavour.
3. In a deep frying pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, you can drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
4. Dip each marinated fish fillet into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is well-coated. Carefully place the coated fillets in the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Once cooked, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a serving plate. Sprinkle some chaat masala and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and onions.

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Add crunch and flavour to your non-veg dishes with this easy Amritsari Fish Fry recipe.
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  • Total Time :40 min
  • Preparation Time : 20 min
  • Cooking Time : 20 min
  • Servings : 4
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Snacks
  • Calories: 300
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Alice Mary

Ingredients

  • 300-500 grams fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ajwain
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tablespoon maida
  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • Oil required for deep frying
  • Salt to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Clean the fish fillets thoroughly. In a bowl, mix ajwain, hing, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, besan, and maida, coating the fish evenly.

  • Step 2 :

    Let the marinated fish fillets rest for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavours.

  • Step 3 :

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

  • Step 4 :

    Now dip the marinated fish fillet into the batter and then fry in hot oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

  • Step 5 :

    Once cooked, remove the fillets from the oil and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and some onions.