Receta Indian Sardines Fish Gravy / Mathi Meen Kulambu / Fish Gravy (3)

Take the sardines and Chop off the head then pull off the intestines through opening got after chopping the head. (You need a little patience and practice here) Remove the scales using a knife by sliding the knife to and fro along the fish sides. Once done wash fish pieces well in water.Marinate the fish pieces with few pinches of salt and turmeric powder.

Cube one tomato (keep the other one for making paste), chop onions and split green chillies into two and set aside.

Grind the following into a very fine paste and keep aside;

Coconut + 1 Tomato + Cumin seeds + Dry red chillies

Soak tamarind in a cup of water for 15 minutes, then extract juice from it and set aside.

In a pan add oil, after it heats up…