Grilled Mackerel Fillets with Yoghurt Kadhi and Curry Leaf Spinach Poriyal

Grilled spiced mackerel served over a creamy yoghurt sauce with a vibrant, coconut-infused sautéed spinach side dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 437.1 kcals 1748.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.4 grams 45.4 grams
Fat 33.2 grams 132.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
60
g
Coconut
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Chickpea Flour
also called besan
Liquids
250
ml
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
20
piece
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
1
sprig
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
4
piece
Mackerel Fillets
bones removed, trimmed
Vegetables
1
piece
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped
150
g
Spinach
shredded

Steps

  • Whisk yoghurt, chickpea flour, water, salt, and turmeric, then pass through a fine sieve.
  • Boil the mixture while whisking, then simmer for 8 minutes until glossy and thick.
  • Heat ghee until smoking and fry red chilli, cumin, and curry leaves before adding to the yoghurt.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Grind cloves, fennel, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, and chilli powder into a coarse spice mix.
  • Apply the spice mix to both sides of the mackerel fillets.
  • Drizzle the fish with a mixture of oil and lemon juice.
  • Grill the fillets skin side-up for 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds and curry leaves until they crackle.
  • Sauté the chopped onions for 6 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the salt and green chilli for one minute.
  • Add spinach and stir-fry for 3 minutes until wilted.
  • Mix in grated coconut and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
  • Serve fish on the yoghurt kadhi topped with the spinach poriyal.