Mathi/ Sardine Fry

Ingredients:

10 sardines/ mathi, cleaned

2 - 3 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp ginger paste

1/2 tsp garlic paste

salt

oil for shallow frying

Preparation:

1. Cut and clean sardines. Make slits on both sides of the fish.
2. Make a thick paste of chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger paste, garlic paste and salt adding little water.
3. Marinate the sardines with the prepared paste and keep it aside for 15-30 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and shallow fry the marinated fish on both sides till done. Serve with rice...