Bangde Bafat (Mackerel Bafat Style)

A fiery red and delicious Mangalorean Catholic Bafat style curry that goes well with red or white rice and a vegetable on the side.

Course Accompaniment

Cuisine Mangalorean

Keyword 30 Mins or Less, Curry, Mackerels

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 2988kcal

4 large Mackerels
2 Onions
5 Long red chillies
1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
4 Peppercorns
1 teaspoon Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
Grated Coconut optional - this gives the gravy a good texture and also increases the quantity of the gravy
1 inch Ginger
3 flakes Garlic
2 Green chillies optional -only if you prefer your gravy extra spicy
Salt to taste
Oil to fry

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