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March 26, 2010

Bangde Bafat (Mackerel Bafat Style)

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Bangde Bafat (Mackerel Bafat Style)
Recipe Source: Sambardo by J.B Lobo


You Need:

  • Mackrels – 4 large
  • Onions – 2
  • Long red chillies – 5
  • Coriander – 1tsp
  • Cumin – 1/2 tsp
  • Peppercorns – 4
  • Vinegar – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
  • Grated coconut – 2tsps (optional – this gives the gravy a good texture and also increases the quantity of the gravy)
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Garlic – 3 flakes
  • Green chillies – 2 (optional -only if you prefer your gravy extra spicy)
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to fry

Method:

  1. Clean and cut the mackrels into 3 pieces (if large) or 2 pieces and drain the water
  2. Grind the red chillies, peppercorns, turmeric, coriander, cummin, 1 onion and grated coconut to a fine paste
  3. Slice the onion, finely chop the ginger & garlic and green chillies (optional)
  4. Heat oil & fry the the onions, ginger, garlic & green chillies one by one until you get a nice aroma
  5. Fry the masala well & add vinegar, salt to taste & some water to make the gravy of medium thick consistency. Boil well.
  6. Add the fish and cook until done.
  7. Serve hot with boiled or white rice.
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  1. Girl Cook Art says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:47 am

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  2. Anita says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Hi SHERENE HOW R YOU ?
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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      April 28, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Anita,

      I am good, thanks! Well, what kind of vodka recipes are you looking for? Drinks or recipes with vodka added to them?

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  3. Fern K says

    March 9, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Shireen.
    How to prepare this curry using Mangalorean bafat powder or fish curry powder?

    Reply
    • Shireen Sequeira says

      March 9, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      Hi Fern K,

      You can replace the spices (red chillies, cumin, peppercorn, coriander & turmeric powder) given in the recipe with about 2-3 teaspoons of bafat powder and increase the quantity after tasting. I have never used fish curry powder as a substitute so I’m not sure..

      Reply

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