Sardine Vindaloo(Mathi Vindaloo)

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 8 nos Sardine Mathi/Chaala
• 1/2 cup Onion — sliced
• 1/2 cup Tomato — chopped
• Sugar A pinch
• 11/2 Dsp Vinegar
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Jeera
• 1 Dsp Chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 Dsp Ginger — chopped
• 1/2 Dsp Garlic — chopped
• 1 Dsp Onion pieces

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the sardines and make gashes on both sides. Let it drain.

2. Step 2

   Make a paste of 1 tsp of chilly powder, a pinch of turmeric and required salt.

3. Step 3

   Apply the paste on both sides of the sardines and set aside for 15 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Fry the marinated sardines and set aside.

5. Step 5

   Grind the ingredients to be ground: cumin, remaining chilly powder, mustard seeds, remaining turmeric powder, ginger, garlic and onion pieces to a fine paste.

6. Step 6

   Heat the oil again and fry the ground paste for sometime.

7. Step 7

   When oil has accumulated on top, add tomato pieces and onion. cook well.

8. Step 8

   Pour 1/4 cup water, sugar, vinegar and required salt.

9. Step 9

   Boil the mixture and then cook in low heat until the gravy acquires a thick consistency.

10. Step 10

    Sardine vindaloo is ready and serve hot.