Amritsari Machchi

Tangy fish with a Punjabi touch

Prep Time 4 min
Cook Time 10 min
Serving Size 2
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

Rich with signature Punjabi twist, Amritsari Macchi has a crispy texture, giving way to yummy spices and is a must-try for seafood lovers. We use basa fish in this positively drool-worthy, boneless preparation, but you are free to use your fish of choice. Marinate the fish with rich spices of ajwain, red chilli, and ginger garlic paste to tenderise it, and coat it with besan before you grill it to a golden colour. Top with a sprinkle of chat masala and a drizzle of lemon, and pair it with mint chutney for a lip-smacking time!

Ingredients

200 gms Basa Fish
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
80 gms Gram Flour (Besan)
50 gms Curd
Salt to taste
Mustard Oil for brushing

Method

Marinate the fish with salt, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, ajwain, gram flour, curd, and mustard oil. Mix it well, heat the magic tawa on OFC H1 mode, and place the fish on the tawa.
Cook the fish for 8-10 minutes. Turn after 6 minutes to cook evenly on both sides.
Sprinkle a little chat masala and serve hot with a lemon wedge.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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