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.( you can also deep fry anchovies on a medium flame ,if desired)

Note:Adjust the spice level  according to your taste.

For best results use coconut oil.