Mackerel Fry/Ayla Varuthadh

Name: Mackerel Fry/Ayla Varuthadh
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 250 gms Mackerel; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 unit/count Lemon; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 0.5 cup Sunflower Oil (For frying the fish)

A delicious and easy-to-make variety of fish fry, perfect as a side dish or for lunch.

⏱ Prep: 10m

🍳 Cook: 16m

⏰ Total: 26m

🍽 Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

250 gms Mackerel
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
0.5 tsp Salt
1 unit/count Lemon
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
0.5 cup Sunflower Oil (For frying the fish)

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1Cut and clean the mackerel fish, making 5-6 incisions, and set aside.
2In a mixing bowl, combine red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to form a smooth paste.
3Spread the masala paste evenly over the mackerel fish. Allow it to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
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