Goan Mackerel Cutlets

Taste Goa in Every Bite

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 30 min
Serving Size 4
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

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.

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.

Did you know?

Experience the flavors of Goa with these irresistible Mackerel Cutlets! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these cutlets are packed with traditional spices and aromatic ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, they’ll take your taste buds on a delightful journey.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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