Mackerel Masala Fry

Ingredients :

Mackerels                    :  4-5. clean and put deep slits.

Ginger Garlic Paste     : 1 tsp.
Chile Powder               : 3 tsp.
Turmeric Powder         : 1/2 tsp.
Coriander Powder        : 1 tsp.
Cumin Powder             : 1 tsp.
Lemon Juice                 :  2 tbsp or more if u love sour.
Garlic cloves                :  3-4  chopped.
Curry leaves                 : 2 twigs Separate leaves and cut
Salt                               : 2 tsp.

• Marinate mackerels in salt and turmeric powder for 20 minutes.
• Mix Ginger Garlic paste, Red chill powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Lemon together.If required add some water and make a paste.
  
   
• Apply the paste deep into slits of mackerels and dab some on it. 
• Now apply coconut oil on banana leaf, keep the mackerel on it. 
  
• Add chopped garlic pieces and curry leaves. Put a tsp of coconut oil. Wrap the banana leaf and tie it. 
  
• Heat 2 cups of coconut oil for frying( You can use oil of your choice like vegetable oil but preferably use coconut oil). When the oil is hot (Should be boiling)  slowly drop the fish wrapped in banana oil.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
•  Fry on both side's till the leaf becomes dark brown. Remove and  once cool open the leaf. 
  
  
  
  
   
• Ready to be served  with rice and and curry of your choose from dal , lasnichi kadhi, Tamboli
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