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    Home » Sardines Crisp Fry | Chala Meen Varuval | Mathi Meen Varuval

    Sardines Crisp Fry | Chala Meen Varuval | Mathi Meen Varuval

    March 2, 2017 By Anlet Prince 2 Comments

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    Sardines are small, oily fish, eaten around the world in many different forms. Mathi/Sardines can be deep fried and served as a starter. It is crunchy and tasty. The curry leaves and garlic added gives in great taste. This serves as a great side dish for sambar, paruppu(dal) or fish curry. It is healthy and packed with loads of goodness. Sardines are not just tasty - they are very rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, both vital for a healthy brain and nervous system. It helps in maintaining youthful skin and hair.

    Sardines Crisp Fry

    Sardines Crisp Fry

    Marination time: 30 Min | Cook time : 15 Min | Total time : 45 Min
    Recipe type: Starter | Cuisine: Indian | Yield / Serves: 10
    Taste: Spicy and Salty

    Ingredients

    Sardines - 10
    Oil- For Deep Frying
    Curry Leaves - 2 tablespoon
    Garlic - 8 cloves
    Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
    Salt - to taste
    Chilli Powder - 1 teaspoon
    Vinegar / Lemon Juice - 1 teaspoon
    Rice Flour - as required for coating
    Turmeric Powder - ½ teaspoon

    Step by Step Photos on how to make Sardines Crisp Fry:

    1. Wash and clean the sardines. I have removed the head and tail of the sardines. Add Curry leaves, Garlic and Cumin seeds with required water. Add in chilli powder, turmeric powder, Lemon Juice and salt to taste. Mix them into a paste.Sardines Crisp Fry
    2. Marinate the sardines in the paste. Set it aside atleast 30 minutes. After 30 minutes coat the marinated fish in rice flour.Sardines Crisp Fry
    3. Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the fish on both sides.Sardines Crisp Fry
    4. Place them in a paper towel so that the excess oil is absorbed.Sardines Crisp Fry
    5. Crispy and Spicy Starters are now ready to serve.Sardines Crisp Fry

    Tips:

    • Coating in Rice Flour is to make the Sardines Crispy.
    • Add only limited water. Do not make the paste watery.

    Sardines Crisp Fry

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    1. Nava K says

      March 03, 2017 at 3:55 am

      The must have imagine tucking in with sambar and rasam. Walalalla!! Super.

      Reply
    2. Lathiya says

      March 09, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Love Mathi fry..But it's hard for us to get here?... Yours make me hungry

      Reply

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