Sardine Varuval (Dry Style)

Among canned sardine recipes, sardine varuval or dry-style sardines is a top pick. Flaky, spicy, tangy, with the aroma of curry leaves and spring onions, it’s quick, versatile, and a favorite at home (SOUTH INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY).

Canned sardines are a pantry-friendly ingredient for fast, easy meals. This Indian sardine recipe uses simple spices to make a homemade sardine varuval in minutes. Serve with rice, as a side, or in bread for a sardine sandwich.

 

Simple, aromatic, and a hit on the dining table (COCONUT MILK TOM YUM SOUP).

Ingredients for Sardine Varuval

1 big can of sardines - drain off the sauce
1 inch ginger - sliced
1 red onion - sliced
4 garlic - sliced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp plain chili powder
Lime juice - as needed
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 sprigs spring onion - sliced thinly
Salt for taste
2 tbsp of oil

How to Make Sardine Varuval

Heat oil and saute ginger, onion, garlic and curry leaves. 

Add sardines with chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.

Fry over high heat and break sardines into smaller pieces.
Add lime juice and spring onion.

Stir again and dish out.