- November 16, 2021
- Cuisine: Indian, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Difficulty: Easy
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Prep Time10 Mins
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Cook Time10 Mins
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Serving3
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Ready In20 Mins
Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe | Spicy Green Masala Fish Fry Recipe with detailed photo and video recipe.
Spicy Green Masala Mackerel Fry is a pan-fried mackerel recipe with a tangy and delicious green masala paste.
Mackerel Fish is marinated with a beautiful and refreshing masala, which is made out of coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, garlic, oil and spices. It is then pan grilled to perfection. This kerala style mackerel fish fry uses green chillies for spice instead of the regular red chilli powder, that is traditionally used in South Indian style fish fry.
This Spicy Green Masala Fish Fry Recipe is succulent, spicy, flavorful and delicious. Marinated green masala mackerel is pan grilled to perfection. It is easy to prepare which serves as a great appetizer and even a good side dish. The recipe uses very less oil. The fish is moist, juicy and tender inside and lightly crisp brown from the outside.
This delicious mackerel recipe is beautifully coated with green masala and marinated to make hariyali fish fry recipe. It can be baked, grilled or air fried too to make the fish recipe healthy.
Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe is an healthy option for fish lovers and also for health conscious people. Here I have used mackerel fish for this recipe. You can use a different variety of fish as per your preference.
Do try this aromatic and mouthwatering fish fry recipe, which can be made easily with simple cooking methods and basic ingredients. It is easy to prepare which serves as a great appetizer and even a good side dish with your meals.
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Directions
Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe is made with mint, coriander, curry leaves and green chillies. Recipe with step by step pictures.
Clean and wash the Mackerel fish thoroughly. Slit them side ways.
Keep all the ingredients ready.
Take all the ingredients in a mixie and grind it to a coarse paste. Use the pulse mode and grind them evenly. Do not add water while grinding. Add juice of a lemon to the mixie jar. Pulse again for a few seconds.
Transfer the ground masala into a bowl and add a teaspoon of oil. Combine well
Apply the green masala on both the sides of the fish including the gashes.
Keep the fish marinated for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
In a grill / frying pan heat oil. Add the marinated fish in the hot pan in single layer. Cook the fish over medium heat for 5 minutes and flip over the other side.
Continue to fry the other side of the fish for another 4-5 minutes until they are cooked and turned crispy.
Mouthwatering Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish is ready. Enjoy it as an appetizer/starter or with piping hot rice.
Conclusion
Tips : You may thinly coat the fish in maida (all purpose flour) on both the sides. This step would help so the masala do not disintegrate in oil while fried. Frying time of the fish varies according to the size of the fish.
Spicy Green Masala Fish Fry Recipe | Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe
Follow The Directions
Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish Recipe is made with mint, coriander, curry leaves and green chillies. Recipe with step by step pictures.
Clean and wash the Mackerel fish thoroughly. Slit them side ways.
Keep all the ingredients ready.
Take all the ingredients in a mixie and grind it to a coarse paste. Use the pulse mode and grind them evenly. Do not add water while grinding. Add juice of a lemon to the mixie jar. Pulse again for a few seconds.
Transfer the ground masala into a bowl and add a teaspoon of oil. Combine well
Apply the green masala on both the sides of the fish including the gashes.
Keep the fish marinated for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
In a grill / frying pan heat oil. Add the marinated fish in the hot pan in single layer. Cook the fish over medium heat for 5 minutes and flip over the other side.
Continue to fry the other side of the fish for another 4-5 minutes until they are cooked and turned crispy.
Mouthwatering Green Masala Pan Fried Mackerel Fish is ready. Enjoy it as an appetizer/starter or with piping hot rice.
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