Sardine Fry (Mathi / Chala Fry)
Sardine Fry (Mathi / Chala Fry) is a family favorite. Making a perfect chala meen fry requires a perfect marination and frying technique just like my fish fry recipe. In this blog post, I am sharing how to make spicy mathi fry or chala meen fry with step by step pictures and video which taste so delicious with rice.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 20 no Sardine Fish (mathi | chala meen)
- 3 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 2 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli powder
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Clean the fish and make some slashes on the fish, if it is too big.
- Take all ingredients in a bowl except oil in a bowl and mix well. Make it into a thick paste like texture. Now add in the fish and mix well with the masala. Let this marinate for 10 minutes.
- Now take a non stick tawa. Heat coconut oil in the pan and let it heat. Add in the fish pieces in a layer. Let it cook on high for 1 to 2 minute. Now flip over and cook for another 1 or 2 minute. Remove and serve hot.
Video
Notes
- You can marinate the fish 10 minutes, 1 hour or even a day. Make sure to keep it in fridge while it is marinating.
- You can add more black pepper powder if you prefer pepper taste than chillies.
- Fish can be cooked in any oil instead of coconut oil.
- Use lots of curry leaves for flavour.
- When frying fish, cook on high heat which creates a golden sear on the fish.
Serving and Storage
You can enjoy sardine fry with hot rice, you can consume this on its own as well. Sardine fry taste best when served immediately piping hot. But you can store in a container for few hours.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sardine Fry (Mathi / Chala Fry)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
70
mg
3
%
Potassium
109
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1234
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.