Sardine Varuval

Sardine varuval its an unique recipe which i found from a cookbook launch by Oli DJ's from Singapore. Its an awesome dish which best served with steam rice.  Since im a Sardine lover, anything you inspire from Sardine sure to taste excellent for me. With some additional ingredients here i present the recipe.

What you need :

• 1 big can of Sardine with sauce


• 1 tsp mustard seeds


• 1 tsp black split lentils (urad dal)


• 2 Onions chopped finely


• 5 garlic chopped finely


• small piece of Ginger chopped finely


• 4 dry chilies sliced thinly


• 1 sprig curry leaves


• 1 tbsp chili powder


• salt


• oil


• 1 tbsp cumin seeds


• 1 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns

Preparation Method :

• Firstly, dry roast cumin seeds and blackpepper corns in a pan and powdered them in a food processor. Keep aside.


• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and wait till splutter.


• Now you may add split lentils to turn brownish.


• Add chopped onions, ginger and garlic, dry chilies and curry leaves sequentially. Stir fry until cooked.


• Add 1 tbsp of chili powder and fry for a minute.


• Add Sardine with sauce along with salt.  Mash evenly and close the lid for 2 minutes.


• Stir occasionally to avoid burning.


• Finally add powdered spices powder and keep on stirring until well coated.


• Dish out and serve.

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