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Nethili fry

Anchovy fry
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tamilnadu cuisine
Servings: 4 People
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 500 Gms Anchovy/Nethili
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp Chilli powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Coriander powder
  • 3/4 Tbsp Ginger paste
  • 1 Tbsp Rice flour
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 4-5 Whole Peppercorns
  • 1/2 Tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt - To taste
  • 2 Spring Curry leaves
  • 1 Large Egg

Instructions

  • Wash and clean the nethili fish. Marinate them with turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, salt, ginger paste and rice flour.
  • Add crushed garlic, crushed peppercorns, egg and lemon juice and mix well. Add finely chopped curry leaves and Let it sit for 30 min to an hour.
  • Heat oil and deep fry in batches and get them out in paper towel. Serve hot with onion pieces.