Naadan Matthi (Sardine) Curry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 15 small Sardine Mathi
• 1 nos Tomato
• 6 nos Small onion
• 1/4 inch Ginger
• 3 nos Garlic
• 2 nos Green chillies
• Curry leaves A, a few
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek
• Mustard seeds
• 2 piece Kokum — soaked in water, kudampuli
• Coconut oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Mix all the powders adding water.

2. Step 2

   Heat the oil in an earthen pot.

3. Step 3

   Allow to crackle mustard and fenugreek seeds.

4. Step 4

   Add sliced small onions and sauté.

5. Step 5

   When the onion has softened, add ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves and cook until the raw smell goes.

6. Step 6

   Add tomatoes and cook until it is soft.

7. Step 7

   Add the masala paste and stir for sometime.

8. Step 8

   Add water and allow it to boil.

9. Step 9

   Add the sardines and salt to taste.

10. Step 10

    Put the lid on and cook on a medium flame.

11. Step 11

    After 10-15 minutes, open the lid.

12. Step 12

    Goes well with tapioca or rice.