How to make Lahore's famous fried fish

How to make Lahore's famous fried fish

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

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Cuisine:Pakistani
Cook time:15m
Prep time:20m
Servings:4

Ingredients

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

Method

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
Saira Ahmed
Saira Ahmed
Pakistani expat and Managing Director at Little Lahore restaurant in Dubai

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