Indian Machar Jhol (Sardines Mustard Curry)

Ingredients...............

1. Chopped tomato-1
2. Yellow mustard seeds paste- 4 tbsp
3. Red chili powder- 1 tbsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tbsp
5. Asafoetida- 2pinch
6. Tamarind Water- 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste mix in 5 tbsp water
7. Coriander leaves for garnishing

For Marination............

1. Sardines- 6
2. Salt- 1 tbsp
3. Turmeric powder- 1 tbsp

For Tempering...............

1. Black Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp
2. Fenugreek seeds- 1/2 tbsp
3. Nigella sativa seeds (kalonji)- 1/2 tbsp
4. Mustard oil- 7 tbsp

For Onion Paste.................

1. Onion-1
2. Green chili-2
3. Coriander seeds- 3 tbsp
4. Cumin seeds- 1 tbsp
5. Garlic-2
6. Ginger-1 inch
7. Black Ppper- 10- 15

Method....................

• Heat the wok high heat and pour mustard oil and spread oil all over the wok, add marinated sardines fish and fry till light golden brown from both side.



• Now add Nigella seeds (kalonji), fenugreek seeds, black mustard seeds in oil and fry 1 min then add onion paste and fry about 5 min, when paste turns thick add Asafoetida (heeng).




• After 1 min add chopped tomato, turmeric powder and red  chili powder fry about 2min then add salt to taste, now add yellow mustard  paste and fry again 5 min sprinkle coriander leaves.





• Now time to add tamarind water and 1 cup plain water and cook for 5 min or start boiling, after 5 min add fried Sardines fish cook again 5 min.





• Sardines Mustard curry is ready to eat .