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Sardine Curry with Vegetables

5 Aug 2026@annilravin

Learn how to make a rich, flavorful sardine curry using canned sardines in tomato sauce. Chef Annil demonstrates how to build the perfect aromatic base with mustard seeds, fennel seeds, shallots, garlic, ginger, fresh curry leaves, and green chilies. He elevates this pantry staple with a custom spice blend of red chili powder, fish masala, cumin, coriander, and homemade toasted fenugreek powder, then adds a medley of vegetables including drumstick, okra, radish, mango, and boiled potatoes.

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Sardine Curry with Vegetables

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat pure coconut oil in a wok.
  2. Start by adding mustard seeds and one teaspoon of fennel seeds.
  3. Add shallots (chinna vengayam), minced garlic, and ginger paste.
  4. Stir in fresh curry leaves and fresh green chilies, and let them fry.
  5. Once caramelized, add fresh chopped tomatoes and drumsticks.
  6. In a small bowl, prepare the masala by combining red chili powder, fish masala, cumin, coriander powder, and salt.
  7. Add toasted and ground fenugreek powder to the wok, followed by the prepared masala mixture.
  8. Toss in the okra, radish, and mango.
  9. Add the canned sardines in tomato sauce, including all the tomato liquid.
  10. Add the separately boiled potatoes into the curry.
  11. Simmer and stir gently until everything is fully cooked and aromatic.
  12. Serve hot with white rice and a vegetable stir fry.
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