Skip to main content

Pepper Sardine/ Chala Kurumulakum Nellikkayum Vattichathu



Pepper Sardine

Sardine is very common sea food in Kerala. This is a recipe which we tried during our recent visit to India. It was from my mother-in laws recipe book collection . It was a quick and easy recipe and it was learning experience and great fun to experiment some rare authentic recipes with my mother-in-law.Thanks Ammachi for this recipe.

Sardine is a small oily fish found in plenty in the Indian Ocean.There are different types of sardines world wide and are rich in protein, calcium and fatty acids. Pepper sardine is a healthy and tasty version with the flavor of pepper and the  sourness of gooseberry. This recipe is a keeper which you would love to try again and again.

Ingredients
Sardine- 1 lb
Shallots- 1/2 cup
Ginger -i inch thick piece
Garlic- 4-5 cloves
Tomato-2 small
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Crushed dry gooseberry-3 (or you can add fresh)
Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Pepper powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
Thick tamarind paste - one tsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves- a few

To temper
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds-a few
Sliced shallots- 1 tsp
Dry red chilly-2
curry leaves- a few



 Clean sardine and keep aside. Crush shallots, ginger and garlic and dry goose berry. Chop tomatoes into small pieces.
Place all this crushed masala in a pan ( preferably manchatti) and add chilly powder,turmeric powder. coriander powder,thick tamarind paste, chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and salt. Mix well and add one cup of water. Bring this masala to a boil and reduce till the gravy thickens a bit. Remove half of the masala from the pan and place the sardines in single layer. Spread the rest of the masala on top and sprinkle pepper powder on top.Cover and cook in medium flame till the fish is soft . Heat oil in another pan and temper with mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. When it splutters add onions,dry chilly and curry  leaves and fry till crisp. Pour over the sardine masala. Serve with rice.

You might also like,
Mathi Adukkiyathu/Chilly Sardine
Sardine/Mathi Pollichathu
Sardine Fish Fry
Meen Manga Curry
Meen Vevichathu/ Kottayam Fish Curry
Crispy Fried Anchovies/ Netholi

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy!

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks

 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Are you looking for some light bites to indulge during tea time? Well, you have come to the right place. Kerala cuisine has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks.  The list of ingredients is available in your pantry, making it possible to make these delicious snacks. Many of these snacks, can be quickly whipped up with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. I am sharing a list of snack recommendations from Kerala that are easy to cook at home. These sweet and savory snacks are heartwarming and will make you nostalgic. It is by no means is a complete list. I am sharing some of the top picks of this blog in one space for easy reference. If you like to try, more recipes check my earlier post on 10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks that you can make in under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? I would love to hear about your favorite traditional snacks. Please s...
6 comments
Read more

Paneer Butter Masala- Restaurant Style Paneer Makhani

Paneer Butter Masala- Restaurant Style Paneer Makhani Are you looking for a restaurant-style paneer butter masala? Then look no further.  Here is a quick recipe with simple steps that you can follow to make this delicious curry at home. It tastes exactly like the one at your favorite restaurant. Paneer butter masala is the quintessential dish for Indian parties and special occasions. The luscious and creamy sauce of butter masala is irresistible, and this delicious gravy and is versatile. You can add paneer, mixed vegetables, or make Butter Chicken . But for today's recipe, I am adding paneer, an Indian-style cottage cheese. Paneer is a good source of protein for vegetarians. Paneer butter masala has an exotic taste and is perfect for special occasions. It tastes divine with rotis, naan pulao/pilaf, or with simple steamed rice. So what is butter paneer or paneer butter masala?  It is a delicious curry with a rich flavor of butter. What makes butter masala gravy special ...
40 comments
Read more

10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks

Do you often look for snack ideas? I like to try new snack recipes. Freshly homemade, tea time snacks appeals to all ages. There are comfort and joy in munching a delicious sweet or savory deep-fried snack with hot piping tea. Some recipes make you nostalgic, and we keep coming back to it time and again. Kerala has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks. You never get tired of eating them! So here is a list of family favorites. Today I am sharing a collection of 10 easy to make snacks that you can make under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? Please share your ideas, leave me a comment below Want to try more Kerala snacks, check my post 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Pazham Pori- Crispy Fried Sweet Plantain Pazham pori is a quick and easy tea time snack. It is made with ripe sweet plantains dipped in a batter and then deep-fried in coconut oil to crispy golden. Ingredients Ripe plantains - 3 medium Maida-...
2 comments
Read more