PUNJABI DISHES: Fish Amritsari

Fish Amritsari   

Ingredients :  Pomfret fish – 2  Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp  Salt to taste  Lemon juice – of 1 lemon  Kashmiri red chili powder – 2 tsp  Ajwain /carom seeds – 1 tsp  Lemon wedges – 1  Onion rings – 5 (for garnishing)  Chaat masala – 1 tsp  Gram flour – 4 tbsp  Thick curd – ½ tsp  Egg – 1  Garam masala – 1 tsp  Oil for frying 

Method : 

1. Cut each pomfret into 5 – 6 slices along with the bone. 
2. Clean and mash the pieces. Beat the egg lightly. 
3. Apply ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and salt and keep aside. 
4. Make a thick marinade by adding ajwain, chili powder, chat masala, gram flour, thick curd, egg, garam masala powder and salt together. 
5. Mix the marinade well. Add the fish pieces and keep aside for 30 minutes. 
6. Deep fry the marinated fish in oil till crisp. 
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion rings.