Mackarel is a part of the oily fish family. A rich source of Omega 3 oil. Often looked down by the new fish eaters, Mackarel or Bangda as it is popularly known is actually amongst the most nutritious fishes. Its my personal favourite and a mackarel curry with unpolished rice is a meal a goans dreams are made of :) .
Here is a fancy starter that is nutritious, filling and a change from the usual fish tikkas. This cutlet or kabab is made with Mackarel , but one can use any other fish with lesser bones or with fillets of white fish. However this is by far tastier. Here goes
4 whole Mackarel ( Bangda) , steamed, de boned and flaked. 1 large onion chopped and sauted till light brown, 1 green chilli finely chopped, a few sprigs of coriander finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 slices of bread , soaked , squeezed and crumbled, 1/4 tsp each of red chilli powder and garam masala . 1/2 a lime , salt to taste.1 egg white
Mix together the fish flakes, sauteed onions, chillies, coriander,ginger garlic paste , salt, spices, and lemon juice. Mix in the bread crumble and egg white. Mix well , but lightly with a fork. Divide the mixture into small balls and flatten lightly. Grease a non stick pan and place the cutlets/ kababs on it. Fry on each side till golden or dark brown.
Serve with a mint or coriander chutney .
You can make a meal out of it by serving it with fried potato wedges , salad and garlic bread.
Here is a fancy starter that is nutritious, filling and a change from the usual fish tikkas. This cutlet or kabab is made with Mackarel , but one can use any other fish with lesser bones or with fillets of white fish. However this is by far tastier. Here goes
4 whole Mackarel ( Bangda) , steamed, de boned and flaked. 1 large onion chopped and sauted till light brown, 1 green chilli finely chopped, a few sprigs of coriander finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 slices of bread , soaked , squeezed and crumbled, 1/4 tsp each of red chilli powder and garam masala . 1/2 a lime , salt to taste.1 egg white
Mix together the fish flakes, sauteed onions, chillies, coriander,ginger garlic paste , salt, spices, and lemon juice. Mix in the bread crumble and egg white. Mix well , but lightly with a fork. Divide the mixture into small balls and flatten lightly. Grease a non stick pan and place the cutlets/ kababs on it. Fry on each side till golden or dark brown.
Serve with a mint or coriander chutney .
You can make a meal out of it by serving it with fried potato wedges , salad and garlic bread.
