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ASKARI

LAHORI FISH

Eating fish in winter has numerous benefits. Fish is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help
boost heart health and brain function. It also contains vitamin D, which is important for maintaining strong bones during the
cold winter months. Additionally, incorporating fish into your winter diet can help provide a variety of flavors and nutrients to
keep you healthy and satisfied throughout the season..
Ingredients Instructions
500g boneless white fish fillets, cut into Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper tow-
strips el.
Chaat masala for sprinkling In a large bowl, whisk together all the
Vegetable oil for frying batter ingredients to form a smooth,
Batter: thick batter, adding water as needed.
Coat the fish well with the batter and
1/2 cup gram flour let it sit for 15 minutes. Avoid leaving
1/4 cup cornflour it for too long to prevent the fish from
2 tablespoons rice flour becoming too soft.
3 tablespoons yogurt Heat vegetable oil for deep frying in
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste a large pot over medium heat. Drop
1 teaspoon salt the fish fingers in batches, ensuring
1 teaspoon red chili powder not overcrowded. Flip them over to
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes achieve an even golden color on both
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder sides.When the fish is halfway cooked
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder and the coating has adhered, remove
1 teaspoon carom seeds them to a paper towel. Allow the fish to
1 teaspoon roasted and crushed cumin cool for 15-20 minutes while you fry the
seeds remaining batches.
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves Re-fry the fish fillets for extra crispi-
A pinch of orange food color (optional) ness until they are cooked through and
Water as required golden brown.

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