How long does Kerala Sardine Fish Fry take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kerala Sardine Fish Fry serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kerala Sardine Fish Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?

500 grams Sardine Fish, 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tsp Vinegar, 4 tbsp Coconut Oil, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?

About 269 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kerala Sardine Fish Fry

Name: Kerala Sardine Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Vinegar; As needed Water; 500 grams Sardine Fish, Cleaned; 4 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

20 min
medium
Serves 5

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as mathi fry, chala fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kerala sardine fish fry: slit sardines in chilli, pepper and vinegar, pan-fried in coconut oil on curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 20 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

5 people

Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Vinegar2 tsp
WaterAs needed
Sardine Fish, Cleaned500 grams
Coconut Oil4 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	269kcal	1345kcal
Protein	20g	101g
Carbohydrate	1.2g	6g
Fat	20g	101g
Fibre	0.5g	2.5g
Sugar	0.1g	0.5g

Cookd masalas for sardine fish

Method

1
In a bowl/plate, mix together the spice powders, salt and ginger garlic paste. Add a few drops of water and mix it into a thick paste.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteVinegarWater
2
Make slits on the fish. Mix it carefully with the prepared marination. Rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature. You can store it for longer in the fridge.
Sardine Fish
3
Heat up a flat frying pan with coconut oil. Spread a layer of curry leaves on the bottom. This will prevent sticking. Place the fish pieces in the pan on medium-high heat. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, until the bottom side starts to turn crisp. Flip the fish pieces and cook for another 4 minutes until fully crisp. Serve as a starter or with rice.
Coconut OilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kerala Sardine Fish Fry take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala Sardine Fish Fry serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala Sardine Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kerala Sardine Fish Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?: 500 grams Sardine Fish, 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tsp Vinegar, 4 tbsp Coconut Oil, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kerala Sardine Fish Fry?: About 269 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note

EVSNovember 2023
What you have added to the recipe is really good. The things we add at home apart from this are Coriander powder, cumin powder and rice fllour and grinding the curry leaves along with the rest of the masala. So try adding these to the already existing recipe. Keep rocking guys!