Mathi mulakitathu / Sardines in red gravy

A spicy treat for non veg lovers.Sardine is a cheapest fish available in Kerala.But are rich in vit D and proteins.This is an easy sardines recipe and will go well with rice and boiled tapioca (kappa puzhungiyathu)

Ingredients :

• Mathi / sardines s: 1/2 kg
• Turmeric powder : 1/2 tspn
• Kashmiri chilly powder : 3 tblspn(up to your spice level)
• Curry leaves : 5 springs
• Fish tamarind / kudampuli : 4 pieces 
• Coconut oil : 1/4 cup
• Water : 1 cup (or as required
• Salt

Method : 

• Clean the fish and keep aside
• Heat a clay pot with oil.
• Add turmeric powder and chilly powder 
• Roast it well in low flame.Be careful don't burn..
• Add curry leaves
• Now add fish tamarind and water.
• Let it boil
• Add fish and cook it in low flame.
• Switch off the flame when the gravy reaches the right consisitency
• You can use this curry for 4 to 6 days without fridge

Note:

• You can add chopped ginger and garlic to the curry
• Use kudampuli/coccum/fish tamarind only

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