FISH AMARISTARI (serves 4)

2 lb 4 oz/1 kg fish

Oil for frying

to marinate:

½ cup lemon juice

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

Batter:

¾ cup besan/chick pea flour

3 tsp garlic-ginger paste

2 tsp ajwain

1 tsp chili powder

4 no: red chilies (snipped)

1 tsp: Baking powder

½ cup iced water

salt to taste

Combine all the marinated ingredients. Pour over the fish and set aside for 1 hour. Remove the fish from the marinade and pat dry. Combine all ingredients for the batter. Coat the fish in the batter and set aside for 15 minutes. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serve hot.