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Nutritional Values
450kcal
30gProtein
20gCarbs
28gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
🌾 Gluten
Amritsari Fish
How to order / say it
Say it
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰੀ ਮੱਛੀ — [uhm-rit-suh-ree mehch-hee]
Order
I'd like the Amritsari Fish, please.
Locally
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰੀ ਮੱਛੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੀ.
Say locally
A spicy, batter-fried fish dish originating from Amritsar.
Why try it?
This crispy fish dish highlights Amritsar's culinary versatility beyond vegetarian fare, drawing from the city's love for spices and bold flavors. It is celebrated at local festivities and streets, sharing Punjab's rich communal dining experience.
How it tastes
Amritsari Fish is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, offering spice-laden aromas with a hint of tanginess from lemon juice. Its fishy flavor is enlivened by a marination of mustard oil and spices, often paired with mint chutney.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Dating back to the 19th century, Amritsari Fish was created by the locals leveraging the abundance of river fish. It became famous as a street food delicacy, epitomizing the bold and rich flavors synonymous with Punjabi cuisine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 400 g fish fillets
- 🫒 30 ml mustard oil
- 🌾 100 g chickpea flour
- 🍋 1 pc lemon
- 🧂 20 g spices
- 🧄 10 g ginger
Method
- 1 Marinate fish fillets with spices, lemon juice, and mustard oil.
- 2 Coat with chickpea flour batter.
- 3 Deep-fry until crisp and golden brown.
- 4 Serve hot with chutney or lemon wedges.
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