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Sunday 7 July 2013

Sardine in coriander and methi gravy(kothambari methi).

PEDVO KOTHAMBARI METHI.(SARDINES IN CORIANDER AND METHI GRAVY)

This is a typical Konkani speciality preparation made with sardines(the smaller the size, the better the taste).this preparation also tastes good with mackerel and sole fish in this gravy.

Ingredients:
Sardines (medium size)------15 nos.
Grated Coconut---------------1/2 nos.
Dry roasted red chillies(byadgi variety)--8 nos(depending on the spiciness,u can taper the amount)
Roasted coriander seeds---3 tbsp.
Roasted methi seeds-------10 seeds.
Tamarind paste-----------1 teaspoon.
Green chillies-------------3 nos.(cut vertically into 2 pieces)
haldi powder--------------1/2 tsp.
salt----------------------as per taste.

Method of Preparation:
Grind grated coconut, roasted red chillies,roasted coriander seeds,roasted methi seeds and tamarind paste with haldi powder and salt into a coarse paste. Remove the masala from the mixer and transfer into a bowl and add green chillies to it.wash the remaining masala in the mixer with one cup of water and pour it into the bowl containg the ground paste.Transfer masala into a cooking vessel and cook it to boil on a low flame.Add the fish(cleaned) and cook for about 5-8 mins on a low flame.

Eat hot with rice.


cleaned fish(sardines)

                                                            masalas before grinding

masala after grinding

Final preparation.ready to eat
 

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