Salad Stuffed Mackerels

• For the salad, mix all the ingredients mentioned under the Salad section and keep aside

  Note:- I like my Salad stuffed fish extra tangy, so I make an actual salad with vinegar, sugar, etc. But since the Recheado masala already has enough vinegar and sugar and the fish is seasoned with salt, adding salt, vinegar, sugar, pepper is optional
  
• Make the Recheado Masala and keep it aside
  
• Cut 4 Long strands of thread(approx the size of your entire arm) and keep it aside
  
• Clean and Wash the Mackerels well
  
• Take one at a time and using a sharp knife, make a slit on the side

  Tip:- Always make the slit from the black side

  Once the slit is made, gently slide your knife inside the fish but remember to sliy it above the mid bone

  Note:- If your knife is not sharp, the entire process will be very messy and you will land up bashing up the fish

  Also, if the fish is not fresh, it will be soft and the slitting process might get very messy
  
• Sprinkle some salt all over the fish and inside the slits as well

  Note:- To know that the fish has enough salt, just gently run you fingers over the flesh of the fish. If it is slightly slimy, it means the fish has enough salt

  Also, if theres enough salt on the skin of your fish, the fish won't stick to the pan and frying it will be an enjoyable experience

  What i do:- I hold the fish in my left hand and with the help of a salt shaker, I sprinkle the salt randomly. I find it convenient
  
• Now stuff both sides of the Mackerel with 1 Tbspn Recheado Masala(or how much ever u like, more or less totally upto you)
  
• Then Stuff both sides with the Salad(quantity is totally upto you)
  
• Roll each strand of thread all across each fish so that the salad and recheado masala remains intact while frying
  
• Heat 2 tbspn oil in a pan
  
• Once the Oil is Hot, Transfer the Fish onto the pan and throw in the Curry leaves

  Note:- if the oil is not hot enough, the skin of the fish will get stuck to the pan. So please wait until the oil turns Hot
  
• Fry the fish for 5-7 minutes on each side
  
• Then tilt the pan and fry both ends of the fish for 2-3 minutes each(head and tail)
  
• Then flip the fish vertically and fry the sides for 2-3 minutes

  (if its your first time, use two spoons to flip it to hold up vertically)

  Note:- do not reduce the flame. All this should be done on Medium High
  
• Once the fish is fried, turn off the flame enjoy it these salad Stuffed Macks as a side dish or as a starter!
  

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