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Chilli Fish Amritsari


Ingredients

Marination

• 500 grams fish fillets cut into 1.5” size pieces
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tsp roasted coriander powder
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp black salt
• 2 tsp chat masala powder
• 1.4 tbsp light roasted besan
• 1 tsp garam masala
• White salt as per taste
• 4 tbsp hung curd
• 2 tbsp mustard oil

Mix all the above and marinate for atleast 30 minutes.

For Final Stir Fry

• 1 capsicum cut into 1/2” size pieces
• 2 medium onions cut into 1/2” size pieces
• 1-inch ginger finely chopped
• 6-8 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 3-4 green chilies slit lengthwise
• Sauce mixture – Mix in 2 cups of water 1/2 tbsp green chilli sauce, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/2 tbsp soya sauce and 2 tsp vinegar)
• 1 tbsp refined oil
• Oil for frying

Process

• In a tawa (for shallow frying) or kadhai (deep frying), add oil as required.
• Fry the marinated fish pieces, 1.5-2 minutes on each side and keep aside.
Don’t throw the marinade. You can choose to mix that in the sauce mixture.
• In a kadhai or pan, add 1 tbsp refined oil.
 When hot add the capsicum and onions with 1 tsp or salt.
• Sauté for 5-6 minutes so the onions and capsicum are cooked.
• Add the chopped ginger and garlic and slit chilies. Sauté for another 4-5 minutes.
• Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
• Add the fish pieces and coat well with the mixture.
• Cook until the dish is semi dry.

Dish out hot and enjoy!

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