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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Mathi/chala fry / Kerala Sardine fry


Ingredients :

Sardine  - 5-6
Ginger- Garlic paste : 2 tbsp
Red Chilly Powder : 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder : 1 tsp
Lemon juice/Vinegar : 1/2 tsp
Coconut Oil - For frying
Curry leaves : 1 sprig
Salt to taste





 
Method of Preparation :

1. Pat dry the cleaned fish using paper towel .
2.  Make shallow cuts ( min 1 inch apart ) on both sides of the fish
3. Mix all the ingredients and make a fine paste ( Use a little water)
4. Marinate the fish with the masala
5. Keep in the freezer for atleast 1 hour
6. Pour the required coconut oil and when oil is hot , deep fry the fish .
7  When the fry is crisp enough remove from heat , garnish with fresh curry leaves and serve .

Note : While frying sardine add some curry leaves which will reduce the  smell  .
You can do shallow fry as well , but deep fry  of sardines makes it crispy n tastier



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