Lahori Fried Fish
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Lahori Fried Fish
Description
This recipe for Lahori Fried Fish uses boneless white fish strips dipped in a thick spiced batter combining gram flour, cornflour, rice flour, yogurt, and several aromatic spices including cumin seeds, fenugreek leaves, and chili powders. The fish is coated well and rested for 15 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
Cooking involves deep frying the fish strips in batches at medium heat, turning frequently for even browning. After a brief cooling period, the fish is fried again to ensure a crisp outer layer while fully cooking the fish inside. Chaat masala is sprinkled immediately on removal from the oil to impart a zesty seasoning.
The result is fish with a crunchy, spiced crust and a moist interior, best enjoyed hot with your preferred chutney or dipping sauce. This dish offers a textured, flavorful experience distinct from simpler fried fish recipes due to its layered spice batter and double-fry method.
Ingredients
- 500 g White fish fillets boneless and cut in 2 cm strips
- chaat masala for sprinkling
- vegetable oil for frying
BATTER
- ½ cup gram flour
- ¼ cup cornflour
- 2 tablespoon rice flour
- 3 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and crushed
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves dried
- a pinch Food Coloring optional, orange
- water as required
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a big bowl, mix together all the batter ingredients with a whisk. Make a smooth, thick batter with water.
- To the bowl add the fish and coat it well with the batter. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Don't leave the fish for too long or it will get way too soft.
- Heat oil for deep frying in a big pot. On medium heat, drop the fish fingers in batches. Don't overcrowd. Flip over so that they are equally golden on both sides. When they are half-way cooked and the coating has stuck to the fish, remove to a paper towel.
- Let cool for 15-20 mins while you fry the remaining batch.
- Then re-fry the fish fillets for extra crispiness till they are cooked through and are golden brown.
- Sprinkle chaat masala as soon as they are out and enjoy them with your favourite chutney.
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