{"id":267,"date":"2015-10-04T06:02:17","date_gmt":"2015-10-04T14:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/?p=267"},"modified":"2020-07-25T21:01:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-26T05:01:33","slug":"matthi-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/matthi-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathi (Sardine) Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Main_Ls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Main_Ls.jpg 532w, https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Main_Ls-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathi (\u0d2e\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f \u2013 or Sardine) is a daily meal of common man in the coastal areas around the world and is behind the health of common man in Kerala.&nbsp; The great thing about this fish is that it is inexpensive, abundant and nutritious. It is rich in protein and is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron and potassium, with only low calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is a typical Kerala preparation with sardine and drumsticks. This goes well with kappa puzhukku (boiled tapioca) or rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sardine (\u0d2e\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : \u00bd kg, cleaned and cut to 2 pieces<\/li><li>Drumstick&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 7 pieces split sidewise<\/li><li>Tomato&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 1<\/li><li>Green chillies&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 3<\/li><li>Ginger&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : \u00bd inch, thinly sliced<\/li><li>Tamarind&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 1 goose berry size<\/li><li>Salt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : to taste<\/li><li>Coconut oil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 1 T sp.<\/li><li>Curry leaves&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 2 sprigs<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Masala<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shredded coconut&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 1 \u00bd Cup<\/li><li>Turmeric powder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : \u00bc T sp.<\/li><li>Shallots (small onions)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 4<\/li><li>Garlic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 5 pods<\/li><li>Fenugreek powder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : \u00bc T Sp.<\/li><li>Chilli powder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 4 T sp.<\/li><li>Coriander powder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : 2 T sp<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Ingr1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Ingr1.jpg 448w, https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Ingr1-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><figcaption>Matthi kari Ingredients<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P2S CleaningSardines\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18anUWinrqE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><b>Method<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry roast all masala ingredients until the raw smell goes<\/li>\n<li>Grind the roasted mix<\/li>\n<li>In a pan (earthen pot for better taste !) pour the grounded coconut mixture, drumstick pieces, tamarind extract, salt , green chillies and ginger along with 2.5 cups of water and mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Allow this to boil.<\/li>\n<li>Once the masala starts to boil, add the fish pieces and cover the pan with lid.<\/li>\n<li>After 2-3 minutes, add the chopped tomato and keep the stove in low frame.<\/li>\n<li>Wait till the gravy thickens (about 8- 10 minuts)<\/li>\n<li>Finally add coconut oil and curry leaves and turn the frame keeping the lid on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-271\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Pr1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-271\" src=\"http:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Pr1.jpg\" alt=\"Matthi kari steps\" width=\"640\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Pr1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Matthi-kari-Pr1-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthi kari steps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can enjoy the real taste of Matthi curry if you allow 2-3 hours after preparation so that the masala absorbs well to the fish.<\/p>\n<p>The tamarind and chilli quantities can be varied depend on individual taste<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mathi (\u0d2e\u0d24\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d3f \u2013 or Sardine) is a daily meal of common man in the coastal areas around the world and is behind the health of common man in Kerala.&nbsp; The great thing about this fish is that it is inexpensive, abundant and nutritious. It is rich in protein and is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kerala-specials","category-non-vegetarian","category-side-dish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4751,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267\/revisions\/4751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pepper2salt.com\/sindhus-kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}