Amritsar Fish Delight

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 kg fish (any fish with firm, white flesh) cut into medium-thick slices
• 3 tbsps ginger paste
• 3 tbsps garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 1/2 cups bengal gram flour
• Oil to shallow fry fish
• Lime wedges

Method:

Mix all the ingredients except the fish and lime wedges, in a large, shallow dish. Form a thick paste. Gently fold the fish into this paste, making sure to coat each piece well. Allow to marinate for 1 hour. In a wide, flat pan, preheat enough oil to shallow fry the fish till each piece is golden and crisp on both sides.
Serve hot, arranged in a platter. Squeeze lemon juice over the pieces just before serving. Garnish with lime wedges.