Fish Fry Recipe | Fish Fry | Best Fish Fry | Mackerel Fish Fry | Kerala Style

Mixture prep 5 minutes

Ready in 10-15 minutes

Serves 3-4 people

*All ingredients used are organic & local.*

Ingredients:

1. 1 fresh Mackerel/Bagda fish
2. 2 Cloves of Garlic
3. 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (any cooking vinegar is fine)
4. 3 tbsp Water
5. ½ tbsp Mustard seeds
6. ½ tbsp Jeera/Cumin seeds
7. ½ tbsp Peppercorns
8. ½ tbsp Shahi Jeera
9. ½ tbsp Fenugreek seeds
10. ½ tbsp Fennel seeds
11. ½ tbsp Coriander powder
12. ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
13. ½ tbsp Garam Masala
14. ½ tbsp Red Chilly powder
15. ½ tbsp Homemade goda masala OR paprika powder
16. ½ small Cinnamon sticks
17. ½ tbsp Cloves
18. Salt (as per taste)

Mixture preparation:

1. In a large plate, take Mackerel fish, Mustard seeds, Jeera/Cumin seeds, Peppercorns, Shahi Jeera, Fenugreek seeds, Fennel seeds,  Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Garam Masala, Red Chilly powder, Homemade goda masala OR paprika powder, Cinnamon sticks, Cloves, Apple cider vinegar (any cooking vinegar is fine), and Water.
2. Blend everything thoroughly in a mixer (add water gradually if required).
3. Marinate 5-30mins.

Frying:

1. Add  Ghee to a heated pan and now add the marinated fish.
2. Fry on each side for around 5 mins (Cover with a lid if required).
3. Once ready serve on a nice clean plate with some Lemon & sprinkled coriander leaves.

Health Gyaan:

Did you know? - Along with omega-3 fatty acids, Mackerel fish is also an important source of protein and vitamin B12. Amazing right? But leave all these techie-weckie nutrition stuff at the bay and get started with this delicious fish fry recipe. Should I tell you a little secret? You can pretty much use this recipe for any fish and almost all the fish has omega-3 fatty acids which is essential for us humans and best when consumed during lunch time. You know what to do for lunch! Enjoy!