Marthandam Sardine Fish Curry (Matthi Meen Kulambu)

Ingredients

Sardine 500 Gms

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 2 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Small onions 5

Ginger 1 inch

Onions chopped 1

Tomato 1

Green chilli 2

Curry leaves 1 sprig

Tamarind extract 1 cup

Oil and salt as required

Preparations

1.      Clean the sardine. Remove  the head and tail portion

2.      Pound small onion and ginger

3.      In a pan add oil, chopped onions,tomato,curry leaves and green chilli

4.      Add the pounded small onions and ginger

5.      Add  tamarind extract, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder salt and required water

6.      Allow it to boil

7.      Once the curry starts boiling add the fish

8.      Cook till the fish is done

Serve with rice or parottas