
Malvani Bangda Fry
Mackerel fry, rava-coated and lemon-drenched, Konkan lunch standard. Fried fish done the way the coast intended. Classic plate: fried fish, onion rings, lemon, green chutney.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Green Chili2
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Lemon1
- Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp
- Mustard Oil4 tbsp, for shallow frying
- Mackerel4, cleaned and scored
- Semolina (Rava)1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Wash and pat the fish absolutely dry; score the flesh and rub with lemon, salt and turmeric.
- 2
Marinate 30 minutes with the semolina (rava), ginger garlic paste, chili and spices.
- 3
Dredge the fish in the coarse coating, pressing hard so it clings to every edge.
- 4
Fry undisturbed till the underside releases on its own, then turn once; crisp and gold.
- 5
Eat immediately, straight from the rack if no one is watching.
Chef's tip
Resting the finished dish for five minutes off the heat lets the spices settle and deepen.
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