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Amritsari Machhli | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Amritsar, India | TasteAtlas

Amritsari fish (Amritsari machhli)

(Amritsari fish, अमृतसरी मछली)

Amritsari fish is a traditional fish dish and a popular street food originating from Amritsari. It’s usually made with a combination of freshwater fish, ginger-garlic paste, ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur mango powder, lemon juice, salt, gram flour, turmeric, and oil.


The fish is coated with a mixture of gram flour, spices, lemon juice, and curd. Once coated, it’s fried in hot oil until golden and crisp. Amritsari fish is then served piping hot, and it’s enjoyed on its own.

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