Bootai aka Sardine Fry (Mangalorean Style)

Serves: 4-5

You’ll need:

• 320 gms sardines, cleaned
• 2 tbsp njh Mothership’s Fish Spice Mix
• 1 tbsp njh Hot Travelling Chillies
• 1 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp water
• Coconut Oil to pan fry

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients together except coconut oil. Rub marinade into the  fish lovingly.
• Marinade as long as you can. And if you can’t, that’s fine too.
• Heat up the cast iron pan. Add the fish. Fry. And gently turn it around. Fry again.
• Enjoy.