How long does Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?

4 Mackerel (Ayala), 1.5 grams Curry leaves, 0.9 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 0.8 grams Black Peppercorns, 14 grams Byadgi Red Chilli, 15 grams Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?

About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)

Name: Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Mangalorean
Ingredients: 4 Mackerel (Ayala), Cleaned; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 0.9 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 0.8 grams Black Peppercorns; 14 grams Byadgi Red Chilli; 15 grams Tamarind; 18 grams Garlic; 10 grams Ginger; 80 grams Onion, Roughly Chopped; 100 ml Water, For Grinding; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 80 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1.5 grams Curry leaves; 150 ml Water, For Cooking

40 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as bangda masala · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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Bangude pulimunchi, a Mangalorean mackerel curry in a thick roasted spice and tamarind gravy with garlic and curry leaves. Spicy, serves 4, about 40 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Mackerel (Ayala), Cleaned4
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds0.9 grams
Black Peppercorns0.8 grams
Byadgi Red Chilli14 grams
Tamarind15 grams
Garlic18 grams
Ginger10 grams
Onion, Roughly Chopped80 grams
Water, For Grinding100 ml
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Curry leaves1.5 grams
Water, For Cooking150 ml

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	362kcal	1448kcal
Protein	32g	127g
Carbohydrate	12g	47g
Fat	21g	82g
Fibre	2.8g	11g
Sugar	4.3g	17g

Cookd masalas for mackerel (ayala)

Kerala Fish Curry Masala
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Method

1
Clean the mackerel and cut each into 2 pieces. Rub with a little salt and a pinch of turmeric and keep aside.
Mackerel (Ayala)SaltTurmeric Powder
2
In a dry pan on low heat, roast the coriander seeds, cumin, fenugreek seeds and peppercorns for 2 minutes till fragrant. Add the Byadgi chillies and roast for 1 minute till crisp. Let them cool.
Coriander SeedsCuminFenugreek SeedsBlack PeppercornsByadgi Red Chilli
3
Grind the roasted spices with the tamarind, the rest of the turmeric, garlic, ginger, the roughly chopped onion and 100 ml water to a smooth paste.
TamarindGarlicGingerOnionWater
4
Heat the coconut oil in a wide pan. Add the chopped onion, green chillies and 1 sprig curry leaves. Cook for 3 minutes till the onion is soft.
Coconut OilOnionGreen ChilliCurry leaves
5
Add the ground paste and the rest of the salt. Cook for 5 minutes till oil comes out at the sides. Add 150 ml water and bring to a boil.
Water
6
Add the fish and the rest of the curry leaves. Swirl the pan to coat the fish; do not stir. Cover and simmer on low heat for 6 minutes till the fish is cooked.
7
Serve hot with rice.

Before you start

How long does Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry) spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?: 4 Mackerel (Ayala), 1.5 grams Curry leaves, 0.9 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 0.8 grams Black Peppercorns, 14 grams Byadgi Red Chilli, 15 grams Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bangude Pulimunchi (Mangalorean Mackerel Curry)?: About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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