Simple sardine fry( mathi meen varuval)

Ingredients

Sardine 8

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Pepper powder ½ tsp ( coarsely ground)

Lemon juice 1 tsp

Salt and oil as required

Preparation

1.      Clean the sardines and keep aside

2.      In a bowl mix chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder,salt and lemon juice

3.      Rub this paste on the sardines and marinate for 30 minutes

4.      Deep fry or shallow fry in oil

5.      Serve hot as starter

Goes well in combo with sambar or rasam