Mathi Manga Curry | Sardine Mango Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1/2 kg Sardines
• 1/4 kg Raw mango
• 2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 6 nos Shallots — sliced (Kunjulli)
• 1 piece Ginger — chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic — chopped
• 3 nos Green chillies — chopped
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek (Uluva)
• Curry leaves, a few
• 2 nos Dry red chillies
• 1 cup Medium thick coconut milk or 2nd extract
• 1/2 cup Thick coconut milk
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious dish, first cut raw mango into medium sized pieces. Set aside. Clean, wash and drain well the fish pieces.

2. Step 2

   Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil, add fenugreek, dry red chillies, shallots, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. cook well until golden brown.

3. Step 3

   Add chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and cook well in a low flame.

4. Step 4

   Add 1 cup medium thick coconut milk and let it boil. Add mango pieces and cook.

5. Step 5

   Add sardine fish pieces to it, cover it with a lid and cook well. Let the gravy thicken a bit. Next, add thick coconut milk and put off the flame before boiling starts. Pour 1 tbsp coconut oil into the curry dish.

6. Step 6

   Serve the curry hot with rice. The tangy flavored spicy gravy makes a great dish.