Sardine Vindaloo

Sardine Vindaloo

Ingredients
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 cloves
1/2 tsp black pepper corns
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4 garlic cloves
A piece of ginger
1 tbsp vineger
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500g  sardines ( small)
1 tsp kashmir chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
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2 onions (chopped)
1 tbsp tomato puree
 A bay leaf
A piece of cinnamon
Oil for frying
Coriander leaves / Curry leaves
Method
Dry roast first three ingredients & grind to a fine powder.
Marinate sardine  with  tumeric, chilli & salt.
Cover & refrigerate for an hour.
Blend garlic,ginger & vinegar in a mini food processor.
Warm the oil in a casserole.
Add cinnamon stick & a bay leaf.
Add chopped onions & fry till light golden brown.
Add blended mixture (ginger+garlic) along with tomato sauce.
Stir for a while & add water.
Cover & cook for 30mn, stirring from time to time.
When half cooked, add marinated sardines. 
When the sardines are cooked, add the blended powders.
Remove from heat & garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with white rice.