Main ingredients Mackerels, Shallots, Garlic, Green chillies, Black peppercorns, Cumin seeds, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Lemon juice, Rice flour Cuisine Maharashtrian Course Main course seafood Prep time 15-20 minutes Cook time 10-15 minutes Serve 4 Taste Spicy Level of cooking Easy Others Non vegetarian Ingredients 4 mackerels (bangda), cleaned and washed 15-20 shallots 5-6 garlic cloves 2 green chillies 8-10 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder ¾ teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 4 teaspoons lemon juice ¾ cup rice flour Salad to serve Lemon wedges to serve Solkadi to serve Method Put shallots into a blender jar, add garlic, green chillies, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt and ¼ cup water and grind to fine paste. Transfer the paste into a bowl. Slit the fish without cutting through. Sprinkle salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, drizzle lemon juice and rub well. Apply the paste all over the fish evenly. Spread rice flour in a plate and roll the marinated fish till they are coated evenly. Heat oil on a cast iron tawa. Place the fish on it and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Flip and cook on other side for 3-4 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper. Arrange each fish on a serving plate and serve hot with salad, lemon wedges and solkadi.