Mathi Pachakurumulaku Arachathu(Green Pepper Sardine Curry)

This recipe is a variant from the regular mathi curry we have. In the season when you can get fresh ripe green pepper seeds,do give this recipe a try.Since it uses li'l oil, its healthy too.
You need:
Fresh big Mathi (Sardines) 6-7 cleaned and cut into three each
Turmeric pwder.  1tsp
Salt.                      2 tsp
Red chilly pwder. 3 tsp
Tomatoes.            3 large ripe ones
Garlic pods.          6-7
Green pepper seeds,a handful.
A sprig of curry leaves
A tblsp coconut oil
 
Marinate the fish in salt,turmeric and red chilly powder. Keep aside for half an hour.
Grind tomatoes,garlic and green pepper seeds to a coarse paste.
Now taste this paste to check and adjust the tomatoes and peppers for tangyness and spice respectively.
In a wide pan(i used an earthen pan), heat a tablespoon of coconut oil.put the curry leaves in it. Add the grinded paste and let it cook until the raw smell goes off.
Add the marinated fish. Adjust the salt and water to get the required constitency.
Let the curry boil for sometime.
Serve it hot with plain rice.