How to make Lahore's famous fried fish

Name: How to make Lahore's famous fried fish
Prep time: 20m
Cook time: 15m
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Pakistani

This dish is a delicacy people from across Pakistan flock to the city to try out

Cuisine:Pakistani

Cook time:15m

Prep time:20m

Servings:4

500gm white fish (Nile Perch or Hamour)

1/2 tsp crushed chilli powder

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds

1/2 tsp carom seeds (also known as ajwain)

25gm gram flour

1. Cut fish fillets into square pieces.

2. Add all the spices and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Heat oil in wok and deep fry the fish till golden and crispy.

4. Serve with French fries and mint chutney.

Saira Ahmed

Pakistani expat and Managing Director at Little Lahore restaurant in Dubai