Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku | Sardines In Raw Bananas

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Pacha Kaya (Ethakka)
• 1 kg Sardines(Mathi
• 11/2 tbsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Ginger — chopped
• 1 tsp Garlic — chopped
• 1/2 Of one Coconut(grated
• 6-7 nos Green chillies As per preference
• 3 nos Shallots
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Curry leaves, a few

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku, first crush the ingredients for grinding to a coarse form. Keep the crushed coconut mixture aside.

2. Step 2

   Clean the sardines, wash well and drain. Take a pan and arrange the sardines in it. Add raw chilly powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, required salt and 1/2 cup water. Cook and evaporate the water.

3. Step 3

   When the heat has subsided, remove the bones of the sardines and collect the flesh. Set aside.

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, slice the raw banana into halves and slice thinly in a slanting manner. Pour required water and salt into the banana pieces and cook.

5. Step 5

   When water starts evaporating, add the previously crushed coconut mixture.

6. Step 6

   Stir in the cooked sardines and Stir everything together thoroughly.

7. Step 7

   Cover the vessel with a lid and cook till vapour comes. Add curry leaves and Stir everything together thoroughly by slight crushing with the back of a spoon. Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku/Sardines In Tapioca, an innovative and healthy dish is ready.