The dish showcases golden-brown potatoes and caramelized onions, littered with flakes of richly spiced mackerel. A vibrant blend of green coriander and red chili peppers on top, a soft-boiled egg nestles in the middle, its golden yolk poised to burst.

Indian-Spiced Mackerel Hash

Name: Indian-Spiced Mackerel Hash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Whole Mackerel, 2 filleted and deboned; Medium Russet potatoes, 4 cubed; Large onion, 1 diced; Green chilies, 2 finely chopped; Ginger, 1 inch grated; Turmeric, 2 tsp; Cumin seeds, 2 tsp; Eggs, 4; Fresh coriander, 1 bunch finely chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; Canola oil, 2 Tbsp

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 09, 2024

Here, we're blending the protein-rich nature of Mackerel with the flavors of Indian spices for a hearty brunch. The key ingredient, of course, is the rich and oily Mackerel, elevated with a blend of seasonal vegetables and spices like cumin, turmeric and ginger.

Ingredients (for 4)

Whole mackerel - 2 - filleted and deboned
Medium russet potatoes - 4 - cubed
Large onion - 1 - diced
Green chilies - 2 - finely chopped
Ginger - 1 inch - grated
Turmeric - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
Eggs - 4
Fresh coriander - 1 bunch - finely chopped
Salt and pepper - to taste
Canola oil - 2 Tbsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🌰

Heat 1 Tbsp of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the cumin seeds and toast until they start to pop.
Step 2 - 🧅🥔🌶️

Add in the diced onions, cubed potatoes, grated ginger, green chilies and spices. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the potatoes have a slight golden color.
Step 3 - 🐟🧂🌑

Add in the mackerel fillets and gently stir until they're well coated with the spices and start to flake. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4 - 🥚💧🍳

Simultaneously, in a separate saucepan, bring water to a gentle boil and cook your eggs for about 6-7 minutes for a gooey center. Drain, peel and set aside.
Step 5 - 🌿🥚🍲

Sprinkle the hash with freshly chopped coriander and slightly nestle the peeled eggs within the hash.
Step 6 - 💁‍♀️🍲🔥

Serve hot.

Additional

For a vegan version, swap out the mackerel for a hearty vegetable, like grilled eggplant or mushrooms. Instead of a boiled egg, add a dollop of coconut yogurt for creaminess. For the kids, make the dish less spicy by reducing the amount of chilies.