Mathi or sardine is a very special fish for us keralities.. and mathi peera pattichathu is lot more special for me for many reasons. :) this is the one of my master piece. Simple and tasty dish for the ones who likes fish. This is a very healthy and easy recipe. There is no oil in this recipe.
Dedicating this recipe to an ardent fan of my 'pattichathu'. This is for you Anichetta ( Kochus) and we miss you…
Sardines(Mathi) - 600gm
Kudampuli – 3 – 4 nos or as reqd
Small onions(shallots) – 6 nos
Ginger – small piece
Garlic pods – 4 nos
Green chillies -3 nos
Turmeric powder – ½ tea spoon
Red chillipowder- 1 tea spoon
Curry leaves – Plenty
Grated coconut – 1 cup
Salt
Method
Wash kudampuli properly and soak it in a little water for sometime.
Crush (pound) the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
In a clay pot or pan, mix the above crushed mixture, coconut, turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry leaves and salt with your hands. Add kudampuli , add 1 cup water (or water enough to cook the fish). Add the fish. Close the lid and bring to boil,when it starts boiling reduce the heat. Remove the cover and cook till the water has dried up. Serve with rice.
Crush (pound) the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
In a clay pot or pan, mix the above crushed mixture, coconut, turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry leaves and salt with your hands. Add kudampuli , add 1 cup water (or water enough to cook the fish). Add the fish. Close the lid and bring to boil,when it starts boiling reduce the heat. Remove the cover and cook till the water has dried up. Serve with rice.
Ohhhh Chottu, What an item and what a dedication !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI still remember the taste of it which I had before 9 years.... This looks far better than those days...
I too miss you all CCcc and your food experiments !!!!
Kochus