How long does Amritsari Fish take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Amritsari Fish serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Amritsari Fish spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Amritsari Fish?

500 grams Fish (Boneless), 1 cup Besan Flour, ¾ cup Club Soda, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Amritsari Fish?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Amritsari Fish?

About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Amritsari Fish

Name: Amritsari Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 500 grams Fish (Boneless); 1 cup Besan Flour; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Ajwain; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¾ tsp Salt; ¾ cup Club Soda; To Deep Fry Oil

20 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Crispy Amritsari Fish, Amritsari Fried Fish, Indian batter fried fish · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Amritsari fish: boneless fish in a thin besan and ajwain batter lightened with club soda, deep-fried crisp. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 20 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Fish (Boneless)500 grams
Besan Flour1 cup
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Ajwain1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Club Soda¾ cup
OilTo Deep Fry

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	277kcal	1108kcal
Protein	32g	126g
Carbohydrate	17g	68g
Fat	8.5g	34g
Fibre	3.6g	14g
Sugar	3g	12g

Cookd masalas for fish (boneless)

Method

1
If using a fillet of fish, cut the fish into 1-inch cubes.
Fish (Boneless)
2
In a bowl, add besan flour, red chili powder, cumin powder, ajwain seeds, ginger garlic paste, salt and mix well.
Besan FlourRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderAjwainGinger Garlic PasteSalt
3
Add Soda and form a thin batter.
Club Soda
4
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Dip the fish cubes in the batter and deep fry until crispy and golden brown. Serve hot with mayonnaise.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Amritsari Fish take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Amritsari Fish serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Amritsari Fish vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Amritsari Fish spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Amritsari Fish?: 500 grams Fish (Boneless), 1 cup Besan Flour, ¾ cup Club Soda, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Amritsari Fish?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Amritsari Fish?: About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.