AMRITSARI MACHI - PUNJABI(INDIAN) FISH

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This recipe is named "Amritsari Machi" in Hindi which when translated in English would mean "Fish of Amritsar". Amritsar is a part of Punjab, my mom's hometown:) My best friend, Vadivu, wrote out this recipe especially for my bro. who loves non-veg and she took pains to post it n all to me before the New Year so I could share it with all of you and you, in turn, with your family and friends:) She didn't mention the number of servings, so I'm taking a wild guess.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 kg pomfret fish fillet
2 1/2 teaspoons ajwain
1 pinch chat masala
3/4 cup raw rice
20 g ginger
20 g garlic
3 teaspoons red chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder, roasted
3 -5 drops orange food coloring (I use red food colour as a substitute)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 green chilies, chopped
3 -5 mint leaves, chopped,for garnishing (fresh)

Steps:

  • Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
  • Then, dry it on a clean paper napkin.
  • Grind the rice.
  • Keep aside.
  • Next make a paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, salt, orange/red food colour and all the spice powders in your mixer.
  • To this, add the powdered (ground) rice with a little water, making a thick batter.
  • This is the marinade for the fish fillets.
  • Now, clean the fish and cut into pieces.
  • Rub lemon juice over these and keep aside for 30 minutes.
  • Put the fish pieces in the above prepared marinade.
  • Keep aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok.
  • Fry the fish pieces in the oil.
  • Garnish with mint leaves.
  • Serve hot with hot rotis.

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