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Green masala mackerel fry

Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe

Anita Rodrigues
Pan-fried Mackerel with crispy golden crust with juicy flesh
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 persons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 3 Mackerels, cleaned and washed
  • 2 cups Coriander leaves
  • 1 cup Mint leaves
  • 3 - 4 Green Chillies
  • 5 - 6 Garlic cloves
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder for the mackerels
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Clean and wash the Mackerels. Slit them side-ways. Add salt and turmeric and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Grind the ingredients for the Green Masala. Add salt to taste.
  • Stuff the Mackerels with the Green Masala.
  • Coat each Mackerel with wheat flour or rice flour and shallow fry.

Notes

  1.  Do not forget to coat the fish with flour for a crispy golden crust.
  2. Do not force the fish to flip over.  Wait for a few seconds more if you find the fish sticking to the pan.
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