Recheado Masala Fish
Recheado Masala Fish from India.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- —
- Rest
- 1 hr 5 min
- Total
- 1 hr 25 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- Mild
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Recheado Masala Fish is listed as seafood from India. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
14 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Garlic8 clove
- Black pepper7.4 ml
- Cumin4.9 ml
- Turmeric2½ ml
- Cinnamon stickto taste
- Sugar15 ml
- Vinegar37 ml
- Oilto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Soak all the spices, ginger, garlic, tamarind pulp and kashmiri chilies except oil in vinegar. Add sugar and salt. Also add turmeric powder. Combine all nicely and marinate for 35-40 mins. Grind the mixture until soft and smooth. Add more vinegar if required but ensure the paste has to be thick so add vinegar accordingly. If the masala paste is thin then it would not stick to the fish. Rinse the fish slit from the center and give some incision from the top. You could see the fish below for clarity. Now stuff the paste into the center and into the incision. Coat the entire fish with this paste. Marinate the fish for 30 mins. Place oil in a shallow pan, once oil is quite hot shallow fry the stuffed mackerels. Fry until golden brown from both sides Serve the recheado mackerels hot with salad, lime wedges, rice and curry. Notes
65 min
Step 2
Ensure the masala paste is thick else the result won't be good.
Step 3
If you aren't able to find kashmiri chilies then use bedgi chilies or kashmiri red chili powder.
Step 4
You could use white vinegar or coconut vinegar.
Step 5
Any left over paste could be stored in the fridge for future use.
Step 6
Cinnamon could be avoided as it's a strong spice used generally for meat or chicken.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 537 kcal
- Protein
- 15.8 g
- Carbs
- 118.8 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.3 g
- Fibre
- 36.5 g
- Sugar
- 37.4 g
- Sodium
- 209 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes
Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Recheado Masala Fish take?
1 hr 25 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr 5 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
7 more questionsFewer questions
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
2½ tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.