Hamour is one of the most loved fish in the UAE, and this Amritsari-style marinated fillet turns it into a quick, restaurant-style meal at home. Hamour is a firm, mild, flaky white fish from Gulf waters, and its dense flesh holds up beautifully to the bold, tangy Amritsari coating of carom seeds, ginger-garlic, red chilli, and a touch of gram flour. Once fried, the result is a crisp, golden crust with a filling that stays tender and juicy inside, the same style street vendors in Punjab are famous for. It works just as well as a starter as it does with a side of mint chutney and sliced onion. Shallow fry the fillets in hot oil until the coating turns deep golden, or bake them on a wire rack at a high temperature for a lighter version with less oil. A squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts the spices without masking the fish.

When choosing fillets, look for firm, moist flesh with a clean sea smell rather than anything sharp, and keep the pack refrigerated, cooking it within a day or two for the best bite.

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