Beyond Curry: Indian Mackerel Fry Recipe

• 2 medium sized mackerels, cleaned and gutted.
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon ginger garlic paste.
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon red chilli powder (or to taste).
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder.
• 1 tablespoon lime juice or 1/2 tablespoon vinegar.
• Salt to taste.
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying.
• Lime wedges for garnishing.

1. Gut the mackerel, keep it whole and make 2 or 3 diagonal slits along it's length on both sides.
2. Mix ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, lime juice/vinegar and salt in a bowl.
3. Apply the marinade to the fish, making sure that it gets into the slits. Allow it marinate for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a pan till shimmering. Slide in the marinated mackerel and fry on a medium flame for about 4 minutes on each side till golden brown, taking care not to break the skin while flipping.
5. Serve hot with a sprinkle of lime.

mackerels, ginger garlic, red chilli, turmeric, lime juice, salt, oil

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/10/indian-mackerel-recipe.html (may not work)