| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
For Marination
- 500 grams Mackerel
- 1 ½ tsp thick ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 sprigs Curry leaves finely chopped
- ½ tsp plain vinegar
- 3 tbsp Coconut Oil or peanut oil
For Fish Fry
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil or peanut oil
- Few sprigs curry leaves
- Few strips ginger
Ingredients
For Marination
For Fish Fry
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Instructions
- Make small slits on the fish with a sharp knife. Take a small bowl and add all the marinade ingredients to it. Mix the masalas and apply the marinade on the fish. Make sure the marinade is coated properly onto the fish. Fill the masala in the slits as much as possible. Let the fish refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Take a pan and heat the coconut oil in it. Once it is hot, gently place the fish in the pan. Then add a few sprigs of curry leaves and ginger julienne. Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side on medium-low flame until it is crunchy and brown. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip Make sure to not disturb the fish for a few minutes once it hits the pan. This will ensure the masala remains stuck to the fish while frying. Share your version of this recipe How do you make Mackerel Fish Fry at home? What ingredients do you use to marinate the fish? Share your version with us. Frequently Asked Questions Can I make a water-based marinade? Yes. You can add the masalas and mix them. Then you can add water and 1 tablespoon of rice flour, cornflour and all-purpose flour. Make sure the marinade paste is not too runny. When should I place the fish in the oil for frying? Make sure the oil is smoky hot. Then lower the flame and place the fish in the oil for frying.