Mathi Pattichathu - Kanthari Mulaku

Ingredients

• Mathi ( Sardine 1/2 Kg )
• Chuvanulli ( Shallot 10 )
• Coconut ( 1/2, grated )
• Kanthari Mulaku ( Birds Eye Chilly, 12 )
• Garlic ( 3 cloves )
• Ginger ( 1 small piece )
• Turmeric Powder ( 1/2 tea spoon )
• Chilly Powder ( a bit for color )
• Coriander Powder ( 2 tea spoon )
• Curry Leaves
• Salt
• Water
• Kudam Puli ( Gambooge, as required, soaked in water )
• Tomato ( 1, sliced )
• Coconut oil ( 1 tea spoon )
• Fenugreek Powder ( 1 tea spoon )

Process

Grind grated coconut, garlic, ginger, shallot, birds eye chilli, turmeric powder, coriander powder, curry leaves and chilly powder.(not paste)

Pour the grinded mix into a pan.

Add tomato.

Add gambooge.

Add salt and curry leaves.

Add required water.

Mix well.

Boil well.

Add mathi (Sardine), close lid and cook.

Before turning off the flame add  a pinch of fenugreek powder and a tea spoon coconut oil.

Turn of the flame and serve hot.