Tinned Sardines Gravy - Ivan uncle

Recipe by Ivan Pereira

Ingredients:
400 - 500 gms tinned sardines
2 medium onions (chopped finely in squares)
1" ginger (chopped finely)
8-10 cloves garlic (chopped in squares)
1-2 green chillies (chopped)
80-100 gms tomato paste
2 1/2 tbsp bafat powder (adjust to your spice level)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
1- 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar

Steps:

1. Open tin and drain about 75% sauce from the sardines. 
2. In a vessel, heat oil. 
3. Add onions and fry for about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Add ginger, garlic and green chilli. Mix well and fry for 3 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, bafat powder and turmeric. Add about 2-3 tbsp water. Stir well. Fry for about 3 minutes.
6. Add 1 cup of water and stir. Bring to a boil.
7. Add salt and vinegar.
8. Add the tinned sardines. Check that the gravy is just enough to cover the fish in the vessel.
9. Cook covered with the lid 3/4th covered 2 minutes. Switch off the gas.
10. ENJOY!

Notes:

• To adjust spice after the curry is prepared, take a bit of curry in a bowl and add extra powder to it. Mix well and then add it back to the curry.