Ingredients
4 or 5 sardines/mathi
2 tbsp coconut oil
To Marinate
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/4 tsp garlic paste
1/4 tsp ginger paste
salt to taste
a twig of curry leaves, hand crushed
water as required
To clean the fish
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp salt
Preparation
1. Wash and clean the sardines well. Rub it with lemon juice and salt. Keep aside for 10- 15 minutes and wash well 2-3 times . Make 2 or 3 gashes on both sides of the fish.
2. Mix all the ingredients mentioned in the "to marinate" section to a thick smooth paste and marinate the sardines evenly with it. Keep it aside for 30 minutes. ( While marinating, rub with marinate inside the sardine stomach and gashes)
3. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. When oil is hot, place the sardines gently on it and fry both the sides in medium heat until they are done.
Serve warm with rice and other curries.
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