Kerala Mathi Mulaku Curry
an awesome red curry prepared with sadines or mathi. Kerala Mathi Mulaku Curry dish tastes best with tapioca or kappa. The red curry delicacy with gamboges or Kudampuli is one of the best and popular fish delicacies in Kerala.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Fresh Sardines
- 3 - Kudam Gamboges (puli)
- 4 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 nos Onion medium
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 2 tbsp Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 cup Water
- Curry leaves A sprig
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kerala Mathi Mulaku Curry, first heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil and cook the sliced onions.
Step 2
When the onions get soaked and slightly yellowish, put the chilly, turmeric and coriander powders and salt.
Step 3
When the powders get fried, pour water to make a watery mixture and add gamboges.
Step 4
Let the mixture let it bubble for 1 minute.
Step 5
Put the sardines into the mixture and let boil again.
Step 6
Reduce the flame and cook for less than 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 7
Open the vessel and let to evaporate the curry if its too watery.
Step 8
Put off the flame and check salt.
Step 9
Garnish with curry leaves and pour 2 tbsp of coconut oil on top.
Step 10
Serve Kerala Mathi Mulaku Curry hot with rice or kappa.
Step 11
The Kerala Mathi Mulaku Curry.
Tip
Let the curry rest for at least 15 minutes after cooking — the flavours deepen as it sits. Reheated curry almost always tastes better than fresh.
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