Meen Mulakittathu - Nadan Style
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this fish curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 6 nos Sardines cut and cleaned, Matthi
- 1 nos Onion medium
- Or
- Shallots A handful (Kunjulli)
- 1 nos Tomato big
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 2 nos Green chillies
- 4 nos Garlic pearls
- Tamarind A lemon sized ball (Puli)
- Or
- 1 nos Raw mango big
Preparation
Step 1
Soak tamarind in hot water and take the paste of about one tea cup.
Step 2
Add another 1 1/2 cups of water.
Step 3
Put all the powders, finely chopped or ground onion, tomato, salt, crushed garlic into it.
Step 4
Cook till little thick.
Step 5
Add sardines and cook till done.
Step 6
Add curry leaves and green chillies.
Step 7
Pour coconut oil and remove from fire.
Step 8
Keep covered. Salkkaaram.com.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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