Spicy sardine curry

Ingredients

Sardines 500 gms

Chilli powder 2 tsp

Fennel powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Tamarind extract 1 cup

Fenugreek seeds ½ tsp

Curry leaf 2 sprigs

Salt and oil as required

To grind

Small onion 15

Garlic 10

Ginger 1 inch

Curry leaf 2 sprigs

Grind to a fine paste

Preparation

1.      In a pan add  oil, fenugreek seeds and ground paste. Saute well

2.      Add chilli powder, fennel powder, turmeric powder and salt. Saute till oil oozes out

3.      Add 1 cup water ,curry leaf and tamarind extract

4.      Once it starts boiling add fish pieces

5.      Allow it to cook till fish is done

Serve with rice