Fried Sardine Vindaloo Masala
Fresh fish cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 10 nos Sardine Mathi/Chaala
- All purpose flour Little, Maida
- Oil As reqd — for frying
- 7 nos Dry red chillies
- 3 nos Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic
- Tamarind Little (Puli)
- 1/2 Dsp Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean and wash the sardines. Drain well and make small gashes on both sides of the fish.
Step 2
Grind the ingredients for vindaloo masala with vinegar to a fine paste.
Step 3
Rub the vindaloo masala on both sides of the fish.
Step 4
Sprinkle some maida on top of the sardines. Keep them aside for a few minutes.
Step 5
Place a pan on the stove and pour sufficient oil for fry in hot oiling. Fry the sardines on both sides until crisp and brown.
Step 6
Fried sardine vindaloo masala is ready and serve hot.
Tip
A clay pot gives fish curry a distinctive taste that metal pans cannot replicate. If you have a manchatti, use it.
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