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Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku | Sardines In Raw Bananas

Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore the culinary masterpiece known as Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Kerala

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Pacha Ethakka/Kaya
  • 1 kg Sardines(Mathi)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Chilly powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic chopped

For Grinding:

  • 1/2 of one Coconut(grated)
  • 6-7 nos. Green chillies As per preference
  • 3 nos. Shallots
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Curry leaves Few

Instructions
 

  • For preparing Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku, first crush the ingredients for grinding to a coarse form. Keep the crushed coconut mixture aside.
    coconut mixture
  • Clean the sardines, wash well and drain. Take a pan and arrange the sardines in it. Add raw chilly powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, required salt and 1/2 cup water. Cook and evaporate the water.
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  • When the heat has subsided, remove the bones of the sardines and collect the flesh. Keep it aside.
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  • Meanwhile, slice the raw banana into halves and slice thinly in a slanting manner. Pour required water and salt into the banana pieces and cook.
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  • When water starts evaporating, add the previously crushed coconut mixture.
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  • Stir in the cooked sardines and mix well.
  • Cover the vessel with a lid and cook till vapour comes. Add curry leaves and mix well by slight crushing with the back of a spoon. Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku/Sardines In Tapioca, an innovative and healthy dish is ready.

Notes

You can visit this link Kaya Mezhukkupuratti. You can also visit this link Kappa Ularthu.
Keyword Ethakka Mathi Puzhukku, Sardines In Raw Bananas
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