SARDINE /MATHI FRY

Mathi/ Sardine Fry

Ingredients

Sardines(Mathi) – 10 Nos (cut & cleaned)
Chilly powder – 3 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Freshly crushed pepper powder – ½ tsp
Fresh ginger paste – ½ tsp
Fresh garlic paste – ½ tsp
Water – 2 to 3 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for shallow frying

Directions :

1. Make 3-4 slits on the fishes; mix chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, ginger & garlic paste and salt with 2-3 tsps of water to make a thick paste.
2. Marinate the fishes for atleast 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a shallow pan and gently place the fishes in the pan and shallow fry the fishes in medium flame until they are done.

Photo courtesy : Juno Ramacha