Description
Indian Mackerel — Ayala in Malayalam, Aylai in Tamil, Bangda in Goa and Maharashtra — is an oily, deeply flavoured fish that sits at the heart of everyday Kerala and Konkani cooking.
Loved across communities
A staple in Malayali kitchens, and just as loved in Tamil, Goan, Konkani and Sri Lankan homes. Ayala is affordable, flavour-packed everyday eating — the fish that turns plain rice into a feast.
Popular dishes
Think ayala fry, a Kerala ayala curry with kudampuli and coconut, a Goan bangda fry or curry, and a tangy mackerel meen kuzhambu.
Recipe ideas
Made for our grilled mackerel with mustard, and rich in a Goan curry too. More in our seafood recipes.
Prepared your way, packed fresh
We clean it to order — whole, or butterflied and ready for the pan. Every order is prepared by hand, then vacuum-packed in an individually sealed bag and dispatched fresh on the day it leaves us, at £6.99 per kg.
Good to know
Is Indian Mackerel the same as Ayala or Bangda?
Yes — Ayala in Malayalam, Aylai in Tamil, Bangda in Goa and Maharashtra. It’s all the same oily, flavourful mackerel.
What does it taste like?
Rich and full-flavoured — an oily fish, which is exactly why it stands up to bold spice and tangy tamarind.
Does it have bones?
It has a central bone and some fine ones. Butterflying it (which we can do) makes it easier to eat.
What’s the best way to cook it?
A crisp fry or a tangy coconut/tamarind curry are the classics. Its oiliness keeps it moist and full of flavour.
How is it packed for delivery?
Cleaned to order, vacuum-packed in a sealed bag and sent chilled, so it arrives fresh and clean with no leaks in the box.
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