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DISH NAME : NELLIKA VARATIYA MATHY (SARDINES WITH DRIED GOOSEBERRY)

  • Origin : KERALA
  • Category : SEAFOOD
Preparation Time : 10 minutes+soaking time
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
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Description

This dish is a speciality of malabar region of Kerala. Sardines are considered healthy.

Note

1) It is ideal to use a clay or earthenware pot to cook fish.

  Servings 
Quantity Name
MATHY NELLIKA VARATIYATHU (SARDINES WITH DRIED GOOSEBERRY)
200  Gms.Sardines, cleaned
1  PinchFenugreek
1  Tbsp.Coconut oil
1  SprigCurry leaves
  Salt to taste
1  CupWater (approximate)
0.25  Tsp.Turmeric powder
To grind
4  No.sGooseberries, dried
2  Tsp.Pepper corns
6  No.sGarlic cloves

Method

1) Deseed gooseberries, wash and soak in warm water (1/4 cup) for 30 minutes.
2) Grind gooseberry with soaked water, garlic and peppercorns to a smooth paste.
3) Heat coconut oil. Splutter fenugreek.
4) Add curry leaves.
5) Add ground mixture to oil and fry for a few seconds.
6) Add remaining water. Let it come to a boil with salt and turmeric powder.
7) Add sardines and cook on a low fire till gravy is thick. occasionally stir lightly to prevent fish from sticking to pan.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice.