Sardine Fish Curry / Kerala Style Mathi Curry / Chaala Curry

Ingredients

• 4oo grams Sardine Fish / Mathi, cleaned
• ½ tsp. Mustard Seeds
• ¼ to ½ tsp. Fenugreek Seeds
• 1 whole Red Chili
• 2 Green Chilies, sliced vertically
• 8 – 10 Shallots, sliced (small onions)
• 5 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. Ginger, julienned
• 1 Tomato sliced (optional)
• 1 ½ tsp. Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
• ½ tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 2 medium sized pieces of Gambooge (Cocums) / Kudam puli
• 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
• 1 ½ tbsp. Coconut Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup Water