Nadan mathi curry/Kerala sardines curry

                  

        Nadan mathi curry/Kerala sardines curry

                                         

    It is a traditional and simple kerala style recipe.It is one of the cheapest fish available in kerala but are rich in vitamine D, and proteins.It is a good source of Omega 3 fatty acid which lowers bad cholestrol LDL.

Ingredients:

• Sardine/mathi:1/2 kg
• Shallots/Kochulli:10
• Garlic/veluthulli:6pods
• Ginger/inji:1/2”piece
• Fish tamarind/kudampuli:4(medium sized)
• Green chilly:2
• Chilly powder:2 tspn(or depends on your tolerable level)
• Turmeric powder:1/4tspn
• Coriander powder:1/2tspn
• Fenugreek/uluva:1/4tspn
• Fenugreek powder/Uluva podi:A pinch
• Mustard/kaduku:1/4tspn
• Curry leaves
• Coconut oil
• Salt

Method:

• Clean the fish pieces.
• Wash and soak fish tamarind in water and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a clay pot(man chatty)and add mustard seeds when it splutters add fenugreek seeds.
• Wait for few seconds and add crushed ginger garlic and shallots. Wait for few minutes and add curry leaves and green chillies.Saute it well.
• Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and fenugreek powder.
• Add fish tamarind without water and sauté for a few seconds.
• Add one cup of water to the clay pot and allow to boil.
• Now add salt and fish pieces.
• Close the pot with a lid and keep it in low flame.
• If you need more gravy you can adjust it with adding more water.
• Fish curry is ready .