Fried Mackerel Recipe – Easy Indian Mackerel Fry
Mackerels coated in a red masala paste and shallow fried to perfection.
Equipment
- Fry pan
Ingredients
- 03 Mackerels cleaned
- 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- Salt – to taste
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- Oil – for shallow frying
Instructions
- Clean the mackerel thoroughly and make a few shallow cuts on both sides to help the masala coat the fish.
- Add salt and vinegar to the mackerel. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the fish and drain well.
- Next, add the chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and vinegar. Mix well, ensuring the masala coats the fish evenly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Preferably use a cast iron pan for crispy fried fish
- Carefully place the marinated mackerel in the hot oil and shallow-fry them until browned and cooked through.
- Turn the fish gently and fry the other side.
- Once cooked, remove the mackerel and serve hot.
Notes
- Drain the fish thoroughly.
- Adjust salt, chilli powder, and vinegar to suit your taste.
- Use red Kashmiri chilli powder for the fiery red colour.
- Preferably fry in a cast-iron pan for a crispy fish fry.