| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- ½ kg sardines matthi
- 1½ inch ginger
- ½ cup coconut grated
- 2 Red chillies
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 3 onion shallots
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 large green chilli
- 150 gms tamarind paste
- A handful Curry leaves
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tbsp Mustard Seeds
- salt as needed
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Instructions
- In a blender, add the grated coconut and turmeric, and grind into a fine paste. If needed, use a little water to adjust the consistency. Make sure the paste is thick.
- In a pan, heat coconut oil on medium flame and add green chillies and ginger. Sauté for about a few seconds and then add red chilli powder, tamarind paste and salt. Stir well and cook for about 2-5 minutes. Now, add the ground paste and mix well. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Thoroughly wash the fish and add them once the curry thickens. Heat the fish for about 5 minutes covered with a lid.
- In another pan, heat some oil on a low flame and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies. Let them crackle and then pour it over the fish curry. Place the fish curry on a high flame and then add the onion shallots. Cook for about a minute and switch off the flame.
- Garnish with coriander and fried curry leaves on top. Serve hot with steamed rice or dosa.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip You can also use store-bought or homemade coconut milk or coconut cream instead of grated coconut. Share your version of this recipe How do you make Malabar Matthi Curry at home? Let us know your version by sharing the recipe with us. Frequently Asked Questions What vegetables other than onions can I add in the matthi curry? Other than onion shallots, you can also add chopped okra (ladyfinger) to the curry. How do I get rid of the strong sardine smell before cooking it? Thoroughly wash the fish with salt water to clean and remove its smell.