Ingredients:

• 6 Mackerels (Bangda)
• 1/2 Coconut
• Red Chillies – According to your taste
• 1/4 tsp – Fenugreek seeds
• 2 tbsp – Coriander seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Tamarind pulp
• 2 tsp Coconut oil

Method:

1. Clean, cut and wash mackerels.
2. Apply salt and keep aside.
3. Roast fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and dry chillies in a little coconut oil till the spices leave aroma.
4. Grind coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds.
5. Add a little water if required.
6. Make a fine paste.
7. Add mackerel to a saucepan, add the ground paste and let it boil.
8. Add water to get required consistency.
9. Add tamarind pulp and salt to taste.
10. Let it boil.
11. Add coconut oil on top.
12. You can use sardines instead of mackerels if you like.

Recipe courtesy of Sify Bawarchi