SARDINES ROAST ( IN CLAY POT)

INGREDIENTS

Sardines - 15

Coconut Oil - 2 Tbsps

Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Salt - to taste

TO GRIND

INGREDIENTS

Shallots - 15

Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tbsps

Cumin Powder - 2 Tsps

Pepper Powder - 1 Tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp

Tamarind Pulp - 1 Tbsp

METHOD

1. Grind the shallots with rest of the ingredients to a

    smooth paste.

2. Clean the sardines and mix well with the ground

    masala.

3. Transfer the sardines to a clay pot. 

4. Add water just enough to cover the sardines.

5. Add salt to taste and curry leaves and mix once.

6. Cover the pot and cook in a low flame till all the

    water gets absorbed.

7. Remove the lid and drizzle the coconut oil over

    the cooked sardines.

8. Serve hot.