MACKEREL FISH CURRY

MACKEREL FISH CURRY

Serves 6     Time required: 45 minutes

Ingredients

6 medium size mackerels cleaned and cut down the stomach

2 big onions chopped finely                                   

2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste 

1 cup thick coconut milk     

3 teaspoons chillie powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder                                      

2 teaspoons coriander powder

½ teaspoon turmeric powder 

Salt to taste

3 tablespoons oil 

Keep the mackerels whole or cut them in half. Clean the mackerels well and fry each one lightly with a pinch of turmeric to make it firm. Keep aside. 

Heat the oil in a shallow vessel and fry the  onions till golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic paste, chillie powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and a little water and fry well for some time.  Add the Coconut Milk, salt, and a little more water and bring to boil. Add the mackerels and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes. 

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and slit green chilies 

Serve with Rice or chapattis.