Looking at the gray-sky outside, with a cup of joe, I can see the yellow , the crimson red and brown all over the trees and ground , creating a bed of colors . What a delightful sight , though the sky warns me its the death of the season baby! Why Mr. Sky do you think that will pull me back from njoying this beauty? Not a bit!
What do you love " the most" about this season?
I don't have a " the most" , but lots of things I love and do ...an evening stroll by the lake near my home witnessing the magical sunset with vibrant colors everywhere ..the sound of crisp leaves under my shoes , as I walk over them in the yet to be raked front yard ..a feeling of breaking away from old , purifying myself and getting ready to embrace the new, and finally the sound and aroma of bubbling soup pot with a stew/soup for my dinner!
A couple of months ago , I was searching for some inspiration to cook , when I came across this recipe in Vanitha. The fact that its a recipe by Lekshmi nair gave me all the more reason to try it at once. Its a bit different from the Varutharacha meen curry recipe I posted some time back. Tried it , liked it and added to my repertoire ever since. N loves Sardines and I hate to buy fresh as it stinks! The only way to accommodate it to our diet is to buy canned !
Recipe for Thenga varutharacha mathi curry - Canned sardines in roasted coconut curry
Serves - 2-3
Total cooking time - 30-40 minutes
Recipe source ( Lekshmi Nair Recipes - Vanitha Pachakam)
Ingredients:-
Fish - 1/2 kg ( i used two 8 oz can of sardines in water )
Tamarind pulp - 1.5 tea spoon
Tomato quartered - 1
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tea spoon
Fenugreek seeds - a large pinch
Shallots chopped - 2 or 3
Curry leaves - 2 stems
Optional ingredients:-
Garlic chopped - 3-4 cloves
Ginger chopped - a small piece
To Roast and Grind
Grated coconut - 2 cup
Shallots chopped - 5
Oil - 1.5 tablespoon
Red chili powder - 1 tablespoon
Coriander powder - 1.5 tablespoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tea spoon
Method:-
Dissolve tamarind pulp in 1/2 cup of water.
Heat a pan, add grated coconut and fry stirring continuously in a medium flame
When it starts to brown , add oil , shallots and fry for a little more time.
Add chili , coriander and turmeric powders and remove from heat.Don't let it burn
Grind this coconut mix to a very fine paste. Add the tamarind water and mix well
Add 1 or 1.5 more cup water to this mix, and bring to boil in a heavy bottomed cooking pan.
Add curry leaves, Tomato, fish pieces, salt to taste and cook covered for 20 minutes.
( For canned sardines , 10-12 minutes is enough as they are already cooked)
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When they pop add fenugreek seeds and fry for 20 seconds
Add chopped shallots , curry leaves , ( garlic and ginger) and fry till they are brown
Pour this over the curry and let stand for 15 minutes covered, before you serve.
Notes :-
- You can add dried red chiles and whole coriander instead of powders .
- Shallots are always better in this kind of prep , use red onion if you don't have it.
- Though the original recipe said coconut oil , I didn't have it , so I used Canola oil.
- Garlic and ginger are optional, use it only if you like it!
Other recipes to check:-
- Varutharacha meen/fish curry
- Mathi curry/ kerala style sardine curry
- Varutharacha Beef curry
Sarah ✍
38 comments:
looks so delicious and tempting...lovely clicks dear ...
that's is a super delicious meen curry.... my fav...never tried canned sardines before...will try soon...
The click looks like something to be in a magazine... so professional..
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This looks yumm!! I miss home food so much!! You should start a home delivery service :)
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Wow Sarah I happen to have these sardine fish fry few days ago... Hmmm yummy for the tummy but me fasting:( looks tasty and mouth- watering.. Love the click:)
After reading this even I feel like walking on autumn leaves ....adipoli,u r a good writer Sarah and ofcourse a master cook too !!
Looks delicious !! superb clicks !!
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Wow fingerlicking meen curry...super tempting.
I love love these kind of fish curry. One of my aunt use to make it for me.
I am more of a summer girl, so these seasons are not really my fav and staying in CA i don;t even get to see the fall colors.. but what i still like is that it's cozy .. i get to wear my boots ;) and new jackets !
looks delicious and yummy .........
vibrant photos.... i like them...
haven't used canned sardines in a while...This is tempting enough for me to go get some!
Wowwww... YumMmMmMmMyYyyyyyy......!!!
I am still in the learning stage of making meat and fish dishes. This one looks delicious and this is the different one from what I usually prepare. I'm bookmarking it.
Cheers,
Uma
Beautifully tempting clicks...Loved the spicy mathi curry...
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I am so in love with all the pics Sarah ~ absolutely beautiful n the recipe sounds so rustic n authentic!
USMasala
looks so delicious... fabulous clicks..
it gves a temptation to my tongu to grab it from ur plate.....sooo nice dish sarah...
This yummy fish curry is making me hungry Sarah. Never tried varutharacha masala with sardines. This looks so tangy and spicy. Loved your presentation. It just gets to a higher level with each post :)
sarammooooo ithu thanne ente draftil undu but with nanmeen...Looks yummyyyy.
first and the most important thing i like in your posting is presentation awesome ..i do try to follow so much ..thanks for such good posting ..surely it looks yumm
mouthwatering fish curry!!
Ingane kothipikalle,Sarah!!looks divine ........
Ooooh ! I love all the thenga aracha curries and this one looks divine , I will def make them and also your pics are gorgeous as usual , I just love looking at them . Give us amateurs a tutorial on your pics and food styling , we could really learn .
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super yummy Sarah...amazing clicks as usual :))
Shema
www.lifescoops.blogspot.com
wow yummy and delicious !! amazing clicks as always!!
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I have a soft corner for anything varutharacha :) Your photos are awesome Sarah. Most of the time, I skip the text and keep staring at the pictures. Proud of you hon! xx
I love fish curry..the gravy looks so good.
A tasty combination of aromatic spices....looks totally delicious!
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Traditional Kerala Fish curry..looks Awesome..
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woww...looks delicious. :)
canned fish kondu curry vachal athinu taste vyathyasam undaakumo?
i make canned tuna's thoran and roast often bt never tried curry...expecting answer :)
then, belated diwali wishes to you both..i was in kerala for 2months..atha blogil active allanjathu :)
Lena...ichira taste difference fresh meen inekalum undu...i hate buying fresh sardines and N is crazy about it too..thats y i buy canned...But if you like that unakkameen taste , then you like this too ;)..
and good to see you back ;)
Awesome clicks. I could just eat that curry with some rice now :)
You have a beautiful space here dear.
I'm new to blogging, would love it if you could visit sometime.
I've been following your posts for quite sometime now and each post is simply superb.
Regards,
Manju
Http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com
Looks delicious! my meataholic will be in 7th heaven if I make this for him..which means, I probably should! :) will let you know how it turned out, if i do make it.
hey...thank you so much for all the recipes...love to oggle,read,swoon and yes..try them
i tried the sardine varutharacha curry today...papa and amma loved it
hi sarah !! so happy to hv found ur blog :) I tried your recip here and its a major hit, considering iam in a craving phase right now ;) this recipe hit the spot ! :) thank u,....made it twice already and planning to try other recipes here especially christian kerala ones :)
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