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Monday, March 22, 2010

Mathi Peera Pattichathu


It is a dry dish, a common fish dish in Kerala.
The main ingredients are Sardine, grated Coconut and chopped Onion with Kudampuli.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Sardine – 10 nos
  • Shallots/pearlonion – 10 nos
  • Green Chilly - 6 nos
  • Finely chopped Ginger- ½ tsp
  • Finely chopped Garlic- ½ tsp
  • Grated Coconut – 1 cup
  • Corriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Fenugreek Powder -a pinch
  • Kudampuli - 2-3 pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves -1 stem

PREPARATION METHOD:
  • Soak kudampuli in water.
  • Slice green chilly and pearl onion.
  • Cut the fish into small pieces.
  • Cook the fish along with salt, kudampuli and turmeric Powder in little water.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook .
  • Mix the grated coconut, chilly powder, corriander powder, sliced green chilly, chopped ginger and garlic and pearl onion.
  • Squeeze this mixture very well with hand.
  • When the fish is cooked well,add this coconut mix and mix well.
  • Add Fenugreek powder, Curry leaves and Coconut Oil and mix well.
  • Remove from fire till water in the fish fully dries up like a thoran.
Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.