Kerala Style Netholi Fry/Fried Anchovies

Ingredients

1. Netholi/Anchovies( cleaned)- 250 gm

2. Curry leaves- 2 to 3 sprigs

3. Oil for frying

For masala

1. Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp

2. Coriander powder-1 1/2 tsp

3. Black pepper powder-1/4 to 1/2 tsp

4. Fennel powder- 1 pinch

5. Ginger-crushed-1/2 " piece

6. Garlic-crushed-3 cloves

7. Curry leaves- few

8. Salt to taste

9. Water-as required

Method: Combine all the ingredients for the masala to form a thick paste. Mix anchovies with this masala paste and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves ,let it splutter. Now add anchovies and shallow fry ,turning once in between until done. Serve hot as a starter or side dish.

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