2 large mackerel, if you have access to billingsgate fish market you can often get the mackerel from the indian ocean.Smaller then the uk ones.Beautiful flavour, if not available dont worry the recipe has been made with uk mackerel I love this fish so much.

1 to 2 lemons depending on how large they are if they are big and juicy use one.

Salt ,pepper.

1tsp turmeric (this is something my mum does and her fish is the best )

This fish is done in stages so with the ingredients above take the fish removed guts and clean the stomach cavity .My mum always taught me to remove the black bits of the stomach and any blood clots (sounds gross but this is after all fresh fish)Slash the fish as shown in pic.Squeeze the lemon over the fish and in the stomach, this firms the fish and removes the scent,add salt and pepper,turmeric. Set aside and prepare the other ingredients.

6 to 12 chillies depending on how hot you like it .I love chillies so I use 12. cut into smallesr pieces ...