Masala Mackerals Recipe

Name: Masala Mackerals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 8 medium mackerel; 8 red chilies (tone it down if you don't like spicy food); 3 tablespoons vinegar; ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; ½ teaspoon peppercorn; ½ teaspoon ajwain seed; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp; 3 cloves garlic, with skin; salt; 3 -4 medium onions; 3 -4 split green chilies; 1 inch ginger, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

8 medium mackerel
8 red chilies (tone it down if you don't like spicy food)
3 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
½ teaspoon peppercorn
½ teaspoon ajwain seed
½ teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
3 cloves garlic, with skin
salt
3 -4 medium onions
3 -4 split green chilies
1 inch ginger, chopped
2 tablespoons oil

1
Clean and wash makerels.
2
Make three slits that go almost to the bone on either side.
3
Marinate them in the ground masala for an hour atleast.
4
Take a broad heavy bottomed vessel or a mud pot.
5
Heat oil.
6
Fry sliced onions till golded brown.
7
Add the slit green chillies and ginger.
8
Take out half of this mixture and keep aside.
9
Now lay out the fish in a line.
10
Top with the onions set aside.
11
Cook for 1/2 an hour shaking the pot from time to time.
12
Note: Turn the fish over in 15 mins if possible.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium mackerel, 8 red chilies (tone it down if you don't like spicy food), 3 tablespoons vinegar, ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, and more.

Yes, Masala Mackerals falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Masala Mackerals

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