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  • Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Mackerel / Bangda Rava Fry

This Mangalorean Style Mackerel Rava Fish Fry is coastal India’s claim to fame. It's a crunchy fried fish recipe but there is so much more to it than what meets the eye! The flavor beneath the crunchy Rava layer is delicious because of the magical spice that hits you with the first bite!


Ingredients

6 medium-sized Mackerel fish/ bangda cleaned Oil for deep frying

1/2 cup fine Rava/ semolina

For the red chilli paste, you need 15 byadgi red chilies chana dal size hing / asafoetida Salt to taste little tamarind Grind the above ingredients into a smooth, thick  paste, adding little water



Procedure

  • Wash and clean the fish 

  • Cut it into 2 slices lengthwise and make cuts on it

  • Marinate the fish with the chilli paste, according to your taste

  • Keep aside for 15- 20 mins

  • Roll each slice in fine Rava. Heat  oil and deep fry fish on a medium flame till it becomes crisp and cooked 

  • Serve hot with rice and dal.

  • Store the leftover chilli paste in the freezer.

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