Mathi Nellikka Varattiyathu (Goosberry Sardine)
Ingredients:
Medium sized sardines- 6nos (1/2 kg) cleanedNellikka (gooseberry)- 3nos Big
Pepper powder - 1tbsp
Garlic (veluthulli)- 6cloves
Ginger(inchi)- 1/2 inch piece
Fenugreek(uluva)- 1tsp
Coconut oil- 2tbsp
Curry Leaves- 2spring
Water- 1cup
Salt- to taste
Preparation:
1. Remove the seed from gooseberry.
2. Grind the gooseberry with pepper powder, ginger and garlic to make a paste.
3. Heat the oil in a pan preferably earthenware(currychatti). Add fenugreek and when it turns golden, add the grinded mix and saute until the raw smell disappears in low flame.
4. Add the curry leaves and water and salt to taste and simmer for 5 minutes to boil.
5. Now add the sardines and cook on low flame till the gravy thickens or dries as preferred. Shake the pan occasionally to avoid the fish sticking the bottom.