Sardine Curry - Mangalorean Style

Ingredients:

10-12 pcs. Sardines clean, wash & keep aside. 

Masala for Grinding : 

8 Kashmiri Chilies
1 tsp jeera
5 black pepper corns
1 tbsp coriander seeds

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

marble size ball of tamarind
1/4 cup coconut ( I use dessicated)
1/2 onion
2 flakes of garlic
1/4 tsp. methi (fenugreek seeds)

Salt as per taste.

Vinegar 2 tsp (as per taste - add 1 tsp first but if you like it more tangy then add another tsp)

For Tempering 

1 Medium Onion thinly sliced

2 green chilies sliced into 2

small piece of ginger finely chopped.

Method:

Grind  the above masala with 1/2 cup water to a fine paste. 

In a cooking pot heat oil, add the chopped ginger, fry till it is slightly brown.

Now add the thinly sliced onion &  green chilies till it is translucent.

Add the ground masala paste, fry for 1-2 minutes.

Add 11/2 cup of water. If you like thinner gravy add another 1/4 cup of water.

Add salt to taste, vinegar as per taste.

Once the gravy starts boiling add the sardines.

Let the sardines simmer in the gravy for 2-3 minutes till its cooked.
Serve it with steamed rice.