This dish is a speciality of malabar region of Kerala. Sardines are considered healthy.
1) It is ideal to use a clay or earthenware pot to cook fish.
Quantity | Name | |
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MATHY NELLIKA VARATIYATHU (SARDINES WITH DRIED GOOSEBERRY) | ||
200 Gms. | Sardines, cleaned | |
1 Pinch | Fenugreek | |
1 Tbsp. | Coconut oil | |
1 Sprig | Curry leaves | |
Salt to taste | ||
1 Cup | Water (approximate) | |
0.25 Tsp. | Turmeric powder | |
To grind | ||
4 No.s | Gooseberries, dried | |
2 Tsp. | Pepper corns | |
6 No.s | Garlic cloves |
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.
Serve with rice.