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Mackerel Masala Fish Fry

Cultural Context

Mackerel Masala Fish Fry is a popular dish in coastal Indian regions, where fresh fish is abundant. This dish showcases the vibrant spices of Indian cuisine, often served with rice or flatbreads. It's a staple at family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the deep connection between food and culture in India. Today, variations can be found in many coastal communities and are enjoyed by seafood lovers globally.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Whole Mackarel (Bangda Fish), cleaned -2-3 (300-400 gms)
Fresh Red Chillies- 2-3
Garlic cloves- 9 cloves (around 18 gms)
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Kashmiri Chilli powder-2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Black Peppercorns- 20 nos
Salt-1 tsp
Curry leaves-10 leaves
Coriander leaves chopped -1 tbsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Water- 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice -1.5 tsp
Oil -3 tbsp

mackerel

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Salmon offers healthy omega-3s, while tilapia is a more affordable alternative.

1

Peel the cloves and chop the coriander leaves.

2

Clean, wash & pat dry the whole mackerel fishes. Make cuts on the fish for the masala to get absorbed.

3

Add all the ingredients of the Masala paste into a grinder and grind to a paste. If required, add 1 tbsp water while grinding.

4

Now add the masala paste onto the fish. Also add the lemon juice.

5

Mix and coat the masala on both sides.

6

Keep aside for around 30 mins.

7

Heat oil in a pan and add the mackerel fishes side by side.

8

Fry on medium heat for 3 mins.

9

Flip and fry on medium heat for another 3 mins.

10

Baste with the masala and oil on the pan while frying.

11

Remove & serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment Needed

pangrinder

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Mackerel FryMasala Mackerel

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