Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Amritsari Fish Fry
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 500g firm white fish fillets, cut into pieces
- • 3 tbsp mustard oil
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tbsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the fish with salt and a pinch of turmeric; shallow fry lightly and set aside.
2
Phase 2
Heat the mustard oil until it just smokes and brown the onions; add the ginger-garlic paste.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder; cook until the oil separates.
4
Phase 4
Add 1 cup water and simmer 5 minutes, then slide in the fish and simmer gently until cooked, about 6 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle with the garam masala and serve with steamed rice or roti.