Crispy Grilled Red Masala Mackerel Fish

Prep Time

20 Mins

Cook Time

20 Mins

Serves

4

Place the fish on a chopping board and make 4-5 deep diagonal slices on each side.Make the paste by placing all the ingredients in a food processor with a couple of tablespoons of water and mix until fairly smooth.

Ingredients

• Mackerel(250-300 g) 4
• Red masala paste:
• Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
• Ginger(grated) 1 tsp
• Garlic(grated) 2 tsp
• Red chillies(chopped) 2
• Chilli powder 1 tsp
• Turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Cumin(ground) 1 tsp
• Coriander(ground) 1 tsp
• Tomato puree 4 tbsp
• Jaggery 1 tsp
• Juice of lemons 2
• Salt
• To serve:
• Red onion rings
• Cucumber(sliced)
• Tomatoes(sliced)

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Cooking Directions

1. Place the fish on a chopping board and make 4-5 deep diagonal slices on each side.
2. Make the paste by placing all the ingredients in a food processor with a couple of tablespoons of water and mix until fairly smooth.
3. Season well and spread this mixture over the fish, making sure it gets into the slits on either side.
4. Place the fish on a grill rack and cook under a hot grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges.
5. Serve immediately with the red onion rings, sliced cucumber and sliced tomatoes.