Mathi ( Sardines )Curry With Chembu ( Colocasia)
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this fish curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Mathi Sadrines
- 2 nos Raw mango pacha manga
- 3 nos Colocasia chembu
- 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chilli powder
- 4 nos Green chilli
- 8 nos Shallots
- 2. Garlic pods
- Ginger a small piece
- Fenugreek seeds little
- Curry leaves
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
Preparation
Step 1
Grind the grated coconut with 2 shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, chilli powder to a thin paste.
Step 2
Add this ground mixture into a mud pot (chatti ). Add green chillies, chembu, pacha manga and allows it to boil.
Step 3
When it starts to boil, add the fishes, Put the lid on and cook it in a low flame for 7 - 10 minutes.( check occasionally ).
Step 4
Warm coconut oil in a pan, allow to crackle fenugreek seeds, fry the shallots, curry leaves and add this into the fish curry.
Step 5
Mathi curry is ready to serve. It goes well with boiled rice. Enjoi.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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