Meen Murringakka Curry

Ingredients

• Marination:
  
  3 sardines (You can also use sear fish)
  
  Salt to taste
  
  1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  
  
  Paste:
  
  1/2 grated coconut
  
  2 tsp chopped garlic
  
  1 tsp chilli powder
  
  1 small ball tamarind
  
  
  For the Preparation:
  
  2 Tbsp coconut oil
  
  1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  
  1 sliced onion
  
  1 tsp chopped ginger
  
  2 sliced green chillies
  
  5-6 curry leaves
  
  1 cup water
  
  6 piece drumsticks (1 drumstick cut into 2 " pieces)
  
  Salt to taste
  
  
  For Tempering:
  
  1 tsp coconut oil
  
  1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  
  5 shallots
  
  1 whole red chilli