Chaala(Sardine Fish) Kudampuliyittu Vattichath

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• Sardine cleaned and cut as for frying, Chaala meen
• 1/2 Of Cocunut milk thick milk
• 12 nos Shallots — chopped (Kunjulli)
• 4 nos Green Chillies
• Ginger — chopped
• 8 nos Methi seeds (Uluva)
• 21/2 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seed powder (Perumjeerakam)
• 3 nos Cocum soak it in salt water for 5 minutes, kodampuli
• 1 tsp Cocunut oil
• Curry leaves, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Get a vessel and pour oil. Heat and add methi seeds.

2. Step 2

   When it becomes brown in color, add chopped onion, chopped ginger & green chillies.

3. Step 3

   Stir it and when it becomes brown in color, reduce the flame and add coconut milk, chilly powder, turmeric powder, fennel seed powder & salt. Stir it clearly and place the flame on high.

4. Step 4

   When the curry becomes hot, add the fishes & kodampuli. Close the vessel and Let it cook for 20 minutes in medium flame till the gravy becomes thick.

5. Step 5

   Tips:- 1)Do not use spoon in the curry after adding the fish while boiling.

6. Step 6

   For more taste keep the curry at least for 2 hours and serve.