How long does Mathi Curry take?

51 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 31 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mathi Curry serve?

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

Is Mathi Curry 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 Mathi Curry?

600 grams Sardine Fish, 4 grams Curry leaves, 50 grams Cookd Fish Curry Masala, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 18 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mathi Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mathi Curry?

About 364 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mathi Curry

Name: Mathi Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 18 grams Garlic, Crushed; 10 grams Ginger, Crushed; 4 grams Curry leaves; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 50 grams Cookd Fish Curry Masala; 100 ml Water, For Mixing; 25 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 100 ml Water, For Soaking; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 Tomato; 1¼ tsp Salt; 600 grams Sardine Fish, Cleaned; 1 tsp Coconut Oil; 2 grams Curry leaves

51 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 31 min

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Also known as sardine curry, chaala curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mathi curry is a Kerala sardine curry with shallots, tamarind, tomato and Cookd Fish Curry Masala in coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 50 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced150 grams
Garlic, Crushed18 grams
Ginger, Crushed10 grams
Curry leaves6 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Turmeric Powder1.5 grams
Cookd Fish Curry Masala50 grams
Water, For Mixing100 ml
Tamarind, Soaked25 grams
Water, For Soaking100 ml
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Tomato1
Salt1¼ tsp
Sardine Fish, Cleaned600 grams
Coconut Oil1 tsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	364kcal	1456kcal
Protein	33g	132g
Carbohydrate	20g	78g
Fat	17g	70g
Fibre	3.5g	14g
Sugar	9.5g	38g

Cookd masalas for sardine fish

Method

1
Get ready by cleaning the sardines well and removing the heads and insides. Rinse them gently and keep them aside. Slice the shallots and tomato, crush the ginger and garlic, slit the green chillies, and soak the tamarind in 100 ml water for 10 minutes.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until warm. Add the fenugreek seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they turn light brown. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the shallots turn soft.
Coconut OilFenugreek SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerCurry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Lower the flame and add turmeric powder and Cookd Fish Curry Masala. Fry for 1 minute until the raw smell goes. Add 100 ml water and stir to make a smooth masala.
Turmeric PowderCookd Fish Curry MasalaWater
4
Squeeze the soaked tamarind and strain the juice into the kadai. Add 400 ml water, tomato and salt. Boil on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the tomato softens and the raw tamarind smell goes.
TamarindWaterWaterTomatoSalt
5
Place the sardines in the gravy in a single layer. Cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Do not stir with a spoon; gently shake the kadai instead.
Sardine Fish
6
Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a small pan on medium flame for 1 minute until warm. Add the curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds until crisp. Pour this over the curry.
Coconut OilCurry leaves
7
Simmer the curry on low flame for 2 minutes until the gravy coats the fish. Turn off the flame and rest it for 5 minutes before serving.

Before you start

How long does Mathi Curry take?: 51 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 31 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mathi Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mathi Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mathi Curry 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 Mathi Curry?: 600 grams Sardine Fish, 4 grams Curry leaves, 50 grams Cookd Fish Curry Masala, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 18 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mathi Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mathi Curry?: About 364 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.