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.