SARDINES CURRY ( WITHOUT COCONUT)

Ingredients

Sardines - 10

Shallots - 20 (chopped)

Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)

Garlic - 2 pods (chopped)

Green chillies - 1 (chopped)

Tamarind pulp - 1 1 /2 Tbsp (approx)

Fenugreek seeds - 1 / 2 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 Tsp

Chilli powder - 2 Tsps

Cumin powder - 1 Tsp

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Salt - to taste

Oil - 3 Tbsps

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and add  one sprig of curry leaves and fenugreek seeds.

2. When the fenugreek seeds change to a brown colour, add the chopped shallots, garlic and green chillies.

3. Saute till the shallots are transparent and add the chopped tomatoes.

4. Saute for a few minutes and add the spice powders one after another.

5.  Add the tamarind pulp and saute for two minutes.
6.  Add enough water and salt to taste.
7.  When the water begins to boil, add the sardines and cover the pan.

8.  Let the curry simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till the sardines are cooked well.

9.  Garnish with a sprig of curry leaves and serve hot with rice.