Sardines Wot (Sarines Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces sardines (canned)
1 cup shallots (finely chopped) or 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 tablespoon red chili powder (berbere)
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves (diced)
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 cup water
salt (if needed)

Preparation

Cook the onion with 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/2 cup of water (by gradually adding the water); stir and saute continuously until it is very soft.
Add 1/2 cup of water, chili powder, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil boil; stir and cook for 10 minutes and add 1/2 cup water and cook for 2 minutes;.
Open the sardines, strain and discard the oil or water which comes with it; add the sardines in the stew and stir and cook for 10 minutes. Add cardamom powder and stir. Remove from heat.
Serve it warm or cold as dipping sauce.