Malabar matthi curry

Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is an Indian dish with Chinese roots. It consists of sardines semistewed in a Keralastyle curry with assorted vegetables, such as okra or onions. It is usually served with rice, naan, bread, or tapioca. The dish is most popular in Kerala, Bangladesh, and West Bengal, where rice and fish are staple foods. Other variations may include adding tamarind juice or coconut milk. Malabar matthi curry is a dish of relative popularity amongst Malaysians, Singaporeans, and their tourists, although it is generally not categorized as hawker fare.