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Chala/Sardine Fish Fry Spicy sardine fry with rice is my absolute comfort food. Curried or fried sardine fish tastes delicious. Sardine/ Chala/Mathi is found in abundance along the long coastline of Kerala, and so many different ways to cook sardine. Sardines are sustainable food for the coastal regions and are inexpensive and healthy. My favorite way to enjoy sardine is quick and easy fry. These pictures were clicked, during our recent visit to Kerala. It was the rainy season, and we were lucky to enjoy this yummy fish fry. Earlier, I posted another version of this fish fry, along with crispy fried onions and a polichathu recipe in which sardine is wrapped and grilled in banana leaves. Sardine is a versatile seafood delicacy enjoyed in several cuisines. It can be grilled, curried, smoked, fried, or salted and dried.  It is a healthy fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium. Sardine is not a mild-tasting fish but has a strong fish smell. If you are trying th...

Spicy Chilly Sardine/Mathi  Adukkiyathu Sardine is very common sea food in Kerala. I love this small oily fish and tastes best when it is fried. Mathi adukkiyathu refers to layering of the fish and the masala.This recipe is very similar to the Pepper Sardine posted earlier. But the best part of this recipe is that, the fish and the masala is spicy and slightly crispy. This is inspired from a recipe I found this in a newspaper and I guess it is one among the collection of Mrs K. M. Mathew recipes.Had  tried several of her recipes in the past and they have turned out really good. So I decided to give this  a try and was really surprised as to how simple, yet tasty this turned out. Ingredients Sardine- 1 lb Shallots- 1/2 cup Onion- 1 medium chopped Ginger -1 inch thick piece Garlic- 4-5 cloves Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp Dry red chilly- 6-7 (or according to spice tolerance) Pepper powder- a pinch Coriander seeds- 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds- a few Thick tamarind p...

Mathi Puliyum Mulakum/Sardine Fish Curry Mathi puliyum mulakum/sardine fish curry is a regional specialty. Kerala is a paradise for seafood lovers with so many drool-worthy fish and seafood recipes. Now let's be honest, the real joy of Kerala is its food. If you are feeling adventurous, try what the locals eat. This is one such curry, simple and straight forward with distinctive regional flavors. Mathi mulakum puli means sardine cooked in chilly tamarind paste. It is a spicy seafood delicacy with a bold and assertive taste. If you like to indulge in spicy food this is a perfect dish. Sardine is a small oily fish found plenty in Kerala coast. Curried or fried sardine fish taste delicious. It is healthy and rich in protein, calcium and omega fatty acids. It boosts the immune system and helps maintain healthy skin. Spicy sardine curry is an absolute comfort homey food and goes well with kappa puzhukku/boiled mashed tapioca or with rice. Don't forget fried curry leaves and c...

Mathi/ Sardine Pollichathu Sardine is a small oily fish found plenty in coastal regions of South India. It is sustainable seafood, and several cuisines have unique ways to cook this healthy fish. Spicy sardine fry is my absolute comfort food and goes well with steamed rice and vegetables. Curried or fried sardine fish tastes delicious. Sardine is a versatile fish that I love experimenting with. Earlier I post Karimeen polichathu and chemmeen polichathu . Polichathu is a good deal more delicious than curried fish, because of the cooking technique. If you are new to this, it is worth a try. It is a spicy, grilled masala fish wrapped in banana leaf. Fish roasted in fresh banana leaf adds more flavor and taste to the dish and helps to lock in the taste and moisture. The result is a tasty, tender, succulent fish. Fish grilled in fresh banana leaf has a delectable taste- the smokey flavor gets combined with the spices and the masala. Each fish packet has sauteed masala spread on the ...

Sardine/Mathi Fry Today's recipe is my absolute comfort food.... Sardine fish fry/mathi fry. It is quick and simple and perfect side dish for rice. Ingredients Mathi/ Sardine- 6-8 medium sizes Onion- 1 medium Fennel seeds- a pinch Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp Ginger chopped- 2 tsp Curry leaves- a few Chilly powder- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp Fenugreek powder- a pinch Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp salt to taste Coconut oil for frying   Clean fish and squeeze some lemon juice,rub on the fish and then give a final rinse. Make a few gashes on the fish. Mix chilly powder, turmeric powder,pepper powder,fenugreek powder,ginger garlic paste and salt. Sprinkle little water and make a smooth paste. You can add a few drops or vinegar or lemon juice instead of water to make a paste. Keep half tsp of masala for later use. Apply the rest on the fish and inside the cavities and let it  marinate for five minutes. Heat coconut oil and...

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 S...