Description
Shan Lahori Fish Recipe and Seasoning Mix (100g) is a premium, pre-packaged Pakistani spice and flour blend specially formulated to create crispy, street-style Lahori fried fish.
Developed by the trusted brand Shan Foods, this product combines aromatic spices with binding flours to eliminate the guesswork from seafood marination and batter preparation.
Key Features & Specifications
Flavor Profile: Zesty, tangy, moderately spicy, and deeply aromatic, designed to replicate traditional Lahore street food.
Texture Enhancer: Includes built-in flours and leavening agents to form a light, golden, and exceptionally crispy batter shell around the fish.
Dietary Suitability: The spice mixture is 100% vegetarian-friendly.
Yield: One 100g box typically provides enough seasoning for 6 to 8 servings (approximately 1 to 1.5 kg of fish).
Product Ingredients
According to the official Shan Foods packaging details, the mix contains:
Flour Base: A blend of wheat flour, corn flour, and gram/chickpea flour (Besan).
Spices & Herbs: Red chili, dehydrated onion, garlic, ginger, bay leaf, black cumin, carom (ajwain), turmeric, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and dried mango powder (amchur).
Seasoning & Texture: Salt, cane sugar, citric acid (for tanginess), canola oil, and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda for batter crispness).
Allergen Alert: Contains wheat/gluten. May contain traces of sulfite, sesame, mustard, soy, and tree nuts due to shared packaging facilities.
Standard Cooking Method
Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix half a cup of water with the Shan Lahori Fish Mix until it forms a smooth, thick consistency.
Coat: Wipe your fish fillets or cubes completely dry, then evenly apply the smooth batter to coat them.
Fry: Heat cooking oil in a deep wok or pan and deep-fry the coated fish pieces on medium heat until they turn deep golden brown and completely crisp. Serve hot with lemon wedges and mint chutney.
BBD: See product prints.
