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Chapala Vepudu (Deep Fried King Mackerel) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 1 sear fish (Indo-Pacific King mackerel)
• 4 teaspoons oil
• 3 teaspoons green chillies, chopped
• Curry leaves to taste
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Masala:*
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 teaspoons rice flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons corn flour
• 4 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice

How to cook Chapala Vepudu (Deep Fried King Mackerel):

• In a bowl mix together all masala ingredients.
• Clean and wash King mackerel and slice it into pieces.
• Marinate the King mackerel with above masala and keep aside for 1hour.
• Deep fry the King mackerel and keep aside.
• Heat oil in the pan and add green chillies, curry leaves and onions. Saute till onion turns pink.
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, lemon juice and prepared King mackerel.
• Toss the King mackerel in the onion and chilli masala.
• Chapla Vepudu is ready to eat. Garnish with lemon and onion slices and serve hot.

Notes:

The Chapala Vepudu (Deep Fried King Mackerel) recipe is from an Andhra Pradesh cuisine. Andhra Pradesh is the largest state in Southern India.

Comments:

*Masala (also transliterated as "massala") is a term used in Indian cuisine and to describe a mixture of many spices, which are mixed into a sauce when used in a dish.

This recipe for Chapala Vepudu (Deep Fried King Mackerel) serves/makes: 4 - 6

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Main Ingredient: Mackerel
Preparation Method: Deep Fried
Cuisine: Indian

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