Sardines (chalai or mathi meen) kulambu

Ingredients

• Sardines - 1 can
• Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds - 4 or 5
• Curry leaves - 1 Spring
• Onion - 1 large
• Tomatoes - 1 medium
• Tamarind paste - 2 teaspoons

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Preparation

• Heat oil in a pan.When the oil becomes hot add mustard and when the mustard splutters add 4 or 5 fenugreek seeds. Don't add too much fenugreek it will give a bitter taste to the dish.
• Add the chopped onions. Saute it till the onions become pink.
• Add slit green chillies.
• Add tomatoes cut into pieces and saute it.
• Add turmeric powder, chilli powder,coriander powder and mix it.
• Add tamarind water or tamarind paste. Add 1 cup of water to it and allow it to boil. Add curry leaves.
• Then add the fish. Allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes.