KAKSHA'S KYTCHEN HOME GOAN RECIPES VIDEO RECIPES RECIPES INDEX WORK WITH ME CONTACT ME search Home Fish Recipe Fish Necipes » Mackerel Pickle | Mackerel Balchoo MACKEREL PICKLE | MACKEREL BALCHAO © Jump to Recipe && Goan mackerel pickle or bangdyache lonche is made by cooking marinated mackerel in pickling spices and garlic. This recipe is also called as mackerel balchao, Goan style mackerel pickle is a delicious tangy and spicy pickle made with mackerel. This recipe is also known as bangdyache lonche. Goa is a small coastal state located on the south western coast of India. Konkani is the mother tongue of Goans. in Konkani, mackerel is known as “bangde” and pickle is called as “lonche Hence the name bangdyache lonche.(©2015 Photography By wi, rakshaskitchens This mackerel pickle recipe is also known as mackerel balchao or bangdyacho balchao. Balchao is a fiery dish from Goa and is almost like pickle. It can be madeMackerel is found in abundance in Goa. Ditterent recipes are cooked with dry ang fresh mackerel like mackerel curry, cutlets, stuffed mackerel, recheado mackerel, fried mackerel, mackerel kismoor, etc. This pickle made with mackerel is also an easy and delicious recipe. INGREDIENTS TO MAKE MACKEREL FISH PICKLE: + Mackerel: Use firm fresh mackerel to make this fish pickle recipe * Spices: Spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, red chili powder and turmeric powder are used to make this fish pickle spicy. + Tamarind: | recommend using fresh tamarind in this recipe. Soak it in warm water and extract pulp. However, if fresh tamarind is not available, use store bought tamarind paste. * Garlic: Garlic adds the much-needed pungent flavour to this fish pickle HOW DO WE MAKE FISH PICKLE WITH MACKEREL? * We make mackerel balchao with fresh mackerel. Remove the scales, cut fins, cut and discard the head, clean the fish and cut into 3 to 4 pieces. Wash the chopped fish pieces and marinate them by applying chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. * Mix chili powder, turmeric powder and tamarind paste in a small bowl * Cook spices and garlic and grind or blend to a coarse paste + Heat a saucepan, add the ground spices, the spicy tamarind paste and marinated mackerel, * Simmer till fish is cooked.use cookies to ensure that wo give you the best exper on our website, I you continue to use this sito we wil assum that you are happy wth 0K You might be interested in some more mackerel recipes. Also you must check this easy and delicious Goon prawns balchao recipe.time. WHERE TO BUY GOA MACKEREL FISH PICKLES? You can buy readymade fish pickles in Goan markets. Since you have the easy fish pickle recipe, make it at home and enjoy. How to serve Goan mackerel fish pickle? Serve this mackerel lonche with hot steamed rice, Goan lady fish curry, sol kaci, French beans subzi (val papdichi bhaji) and grated carrot sclad Goan Mackerel Pickle | Mackerel Balchao Goan mackerel pickle or bangdyache lonche is made by cooking marinated mackerel in pickling spices and garlic. This recipe is also called as mackerel balchao. Prep Ti 10 mins Condiments, Dips, Side Dish Lisine: Goan, Indian Servings: 5 People Author: Raksha Kamat Ingredients © 2 large Mackerels cut into 3 to 4 pieces * 2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds # 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds/methi #1 inch piece of asafoetida or 1 teaspoon asafoetida * 3 tablespoon red chili powder #2 lemon sized ball of tamarind * 20 garlic cloves chopped in thin pieces # To taste salt #2 tablespoon oll For marinating mackerels: ‘#1 teaspoon turmeric powder #1 teaspoon red chili powder @ Pint Reape @Pin Recipe ooo 5 from 3 votesthe mackerel into 5 to 4 pieces. Marinate by applying turmeric powaer, rea chili powder and salt. Keep the marinated mackerels aside for 20 minutes. 2. Soak tamarind in § tablespoon warm water and keep aside for 20 minutes. Mash and extract tamarind pulp. You may also use store bought tamarind paste. 3. Take a small bowl and mix, tamarind pulp, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Keep it aside. 4, Add oil to a saucepan. Once the oil gets heated, add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add crushed asafoetida/powdered asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and roast for § minutes. Add chopped garlic and fry tll aroma of garlic gets filed in air, Switch off the gas and let this cool 5. In the blender or mixer, add all the ingredients from the pan that is ~ garlic, asafoetida, some mustard and fenugreek along with little oil (from the pan) and grind/blend it to a coarse paste without adding water. Retain some mustard seeds in the pan along with some oil Now, re-heat the pan in which some mustard seeds and oil is already present. 6 7 8. To this add the ground blended paste. 9. Next step is to add the tamarind and red chili paste. 0. Add the marinated mackerel pieces in the pan 11. Add 1/4 cup water if needed. Do not add too much water, Pickle should be thick. Notes # You can store this bangdyache lonche in fridge for up to 2 or 3 days. Since we don't add vinegar in this fish pickle recipe, | will not recommend storing this for longer time. * You can use store bought tamarind paste if fresh tamarind is not available. Liked this recipe? Please give us a5 star rating and share the recipe link with a picture on Facebook, Twitter , Pinterest and Instagram Mention @rakshaskitchen and tag #rakshaskitchent @e Check out my video recipes on YouTube! 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