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Lahori Fried Fish

Name: Lahori Fried Fish
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 72 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Pakistan Mutfağı
Ingredients: 800 gr Beyaz etli balık fileto; 3 yemek kaşığı Limon suyu; 1 yemek kaşığı Sarımsak ezmesi; 1 su bardağı Nohut unu; 0.3 su bardağı Un; 0.5 çay kaşığı Ajwain; 1 çay kaşığı Kişniş tohumu; 1 çay kaşığı Kırmızı toz biber; 0.5 çay kaşığı Zerdeçal; 0.7 çay kaşığı Garam masala; 1.2 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 3 su bardağı Sıvı yağ; 1 adet Lime; 0.2 demet Taze nane

Pakistani street-style fried fish coated with gram flour, ajwain, coriander seed, chile, turmeric, lemon, and crisp spices.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 4~420 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation

24 min prep 18 min cook 30 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 12 min

Prep24 min
Resting/Marinating30 min
Cooking18 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the fish

800 gr White fish fillets

For the marinade

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Garlic paste

For the coating

1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Chickpea flour
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Flour
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Ajwain
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Coriander seeds
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red chili powder
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Garam masala

General

1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt

For frying

3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

1 adet Lime
0.2 demet Fresh mint

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Instructions

1
Slice the fish fillets into finger-thick pieces.
2
Marinate the fish with lemon juice, garlic paste, and half the salt for 30 minutes.
30 min
30:00
3
Mix the chickpea flour, flour, ajwain, coriander seeds, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and remaining salt.
4
Dry the fish and coat it in the coating mixture.
5
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C and fry the fish in batches for 5 minutes, until crisp.
5 min
05:00
6
Move the fried fish to a wire rack and rest for 3 minutes.
3 min
03:00
7
Prepare the lime and fresh mint for serving, then serve the fish hot.

💡 Tip: Dry the fish after the marinade; a wet surface makes the gram flour coating thick and oily.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Lahori fried fish hot as a snack-style main plate with minty yogurt-free chutney, lemon, and optional lavash.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~420

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 32%Carbs 26%Fat 42%

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
Gluten

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 Lahori Fried Fish make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Lahori Fried Fish take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 72 minutes in total.
Is Lahori Fried Fish difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Lahori Fried Fish have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 28g, fat: 20g.
Which allergens does Lahori Fried Fish contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Lahori Fried Fish belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.
How many ingredients does Lahori Fried Fish need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.

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Instructions

Slice the fish fillets into finger-thick pieces.

Marinate the fish with lemon juice, garlic paste, and half the salt for 30 minutes.

30 min

30:00

Mix the chickpea flour, flour, ajwain, coriander seeds, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and remaining salt.

Dry the fish and coat it in the coating mixture.

Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C and fry the fish in batches for 5 minutes, until crisp.

5 min

05:00

Move the fried fish to a wire rack and rest for 3 minutes.

3 min

03:00

Prepare the lime and fresh mint for serving, then serve the fish hot.

FAQ

How many servings does Lahori Fried Fish make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Lahori Fried Fish take?

Prep 24 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 72 minutes in total.

Is Lahori Fried Fish difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Lahori Fried Fish have?

Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 28g, fat: 20g.

Which allergens does Lahori Fried Fish contain?

This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Lahori Fried Fish belong to?

This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.

How many ingredients does Lahori Fried Fish need?

This recipe needs 14 ingredients.

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