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Medium 40 min~224 kcal 3/10
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Amritsari Fish Fry
Punjabi fried fish marinated with yogurt, lemon, ajwain, chili, ginger, garlic, and chickpea flour.
Medium⏱️ 51 min📖 1 min readServes 4~390 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 16 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 51 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 600 gr White fish fillets
For the marinade
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Yogurt
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Garlic paste
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Grated ginger
For the coating
- 1 adet Egg
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Chickpea flour
For the spice mix
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Ajwain
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red chili powder
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Turmeric
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the fish fillets into 4 cm pieces and dry them with paper towels.
- 2
Whisk the yogurt, egg, chickpea flour, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, ajwain, chili, turmeric, and salt.
- 3
Coat the fish in the batter and rest it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C.
- 5
Let excess coating drip from the fish and lower the pieces into the oil, then fry for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Turn the pieces and crisp them for 4 more minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Rest the Amritsari fish on a wire rack for 3 minutes and serve with lemon.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Dry the fish with paper towels before coating it; a wet surface loosens the chickpea flour and makes it fall off in the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Amritsari fish fry with lemon wedges, red onion, and optional mint yogurt sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
32
g protein
22
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 22%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Amritsari Fish Fry make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Amritsari Fish Fry take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 51 minutes in total.Is Amritsari Fish Fry difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Amritsari Fish Fry have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 22g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Amritsari Fish Fry contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Amritsari Fish Fry belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Amritsari Fish Fry need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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