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Goan Mackerel Recheado

Goan Mackerel Recheado is a bold and spicy coastal favorite. “Recheado” means “stuffed,” and here, fresh mackerels are filled with a fiery red masala made from Kashmiri chilies, vinegar, and spices, then shallow fried to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Coastal Indian, Goan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 4 medium mackerels cleaned and slit
  • 8 dried Kashmiri red chilies
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1- inch ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Grind red chilies, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, vinegar, and salt into a smooth paste.
  2. Stuff the masala inside the cleaned mackerels.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry fish on medium flame until golden and cooked.
  4. Serve hot with rice or Goan bread.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Pairs beautifully with steamed rice and Goan dal.
  • Can be served as an appetizer with onion rings.