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Mackerel Masala

Fresh mackerel fillets simmered in a thick onion, tomato and ginger masala that is great with plain rice.

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  • Time40 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £1.80 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the cumin seeds and wait for them to sizzle, about 30 seconds.

    0 min 30 s
  2. 2

    Add the onions and cook for 10 minutes until deep golden.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin and chilli for 1 minute until fragrant.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes and 150 ml water and simmer for 10 minutes until the oil starts to separate.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Slide in the mackerel pieces skin side up. Cover and cook gently for 6 minutes. Do not stir or the fish will fall apart.

    6 min
  6. 6

    Cook the rice. Sprinkle the cinnamon and coriander over the curry and serve with the rice.

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