Mathi Mulaghilittath

Ingredients

1. Sardines: 8
2. Shallots: 10-15
3. Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
4. Chilly Powder: 2 tsp
5. Tamarind juice: 1 tsp (optional)
6. Coconut oil: 2 tbsp
7. Curry leaves: few
8. Salt: needed

Method of Preparation:

• Clean and cut the sardines into two pieces and wash
• Grind the shallots by adding salt.
• In a cooking pot add shallots paste, turmeric powder, chilly powder, tamarind juice adnd add ½ cup water and salt.
• Switch on the flame and when it boils and gravy becomes very thick add sardines. After adding the fish don’t stir too hard.
• When sardines are done add coconut oil and curry leaves.
• Serve hot with rice.