Goan Mackerel Cutlets
Dive into the flavors of Goa with these delightful Mackerel Cutlets! Infused with traditional spices and fresh ingredients, these cutlets are a savory treat that captures the essence of Goan cuisine. The mackerel, combined with aromatic masala, is cooked to perfection, resulting in a crisp exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a main course, these cutlets are sure to impress. Pair them with a side of tangy tamarind chutney or a refreshing salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
"Taste Goa in Every Bite "
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serving Size
4
Ingredients
- 7 whole mackerel, medium size cleaned
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp tamarind flesh
- Oil for shallow frying
For masala:
- 4 onion, medium size chopped
- 3/4 cup tomato chopped
- 1 cup coriander leaves chopped
- 3 green chillies chopped
- 1-inch ginger chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Pinch of asafoetida
Method
- Preparation
- Soak 1 tsp tamarind flesh with 2 tbsp water for 15 minutes. Squeeze and filter the liquid and keep it ready.
- Instructions:
- Clean the fish and rinse it couple of times till water comes clear.
- In a microwave safe glass bowl add 2 cups of water along with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, salt, and tamarind water and heat this mixture at 100% micro power level for 05 mins.
- When water is hot add fish and heat this mixture at 100% micro power level for 05 mins.
- Grind tomato, ginger, garlic, green chilli, coriander leaves and grind it to smooth paste without adding water.
- Once fish is cooled down, separate the flesh from thorns and keep it aside.
- In a microwave safe glass bowl add chopped onions and heat them at 100% micro power level for 04mins Now add masala paste and heat this mixture at 100% micro power level for 05 mins. To this add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida, salt and mix well.
- Add mackerel flesh and mix it and heat this mixture at 100% micro power level for 03 mins and allow it to cool once done. Once the mixture is warm enough to touch, make round cutlets.
- Pre heat Magic tawa on convection mode at 180°C, once ready, brush with rice bran oil. Place the cutlets on hot magic tawa, select convection mode and heat for 08 mins till the fish cutlets are crisp.
