Netholi porichathu(Anchovies fry)

A tasty and crispy anchovies fry in kerala style...

Ingredients

1.Netholi/Anchovies – 1/2kg(cleaned)

2.Ginger& garlic paste – 1tbs

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder  - 1tbs

Fenugreek powder/uluva – ¼ tsp

Rice flour – 1tsp

Semolina/rava – 1tbs

Salt as required

3.Oil for frying

4.Sliced onion – 1

5.Sliced tomato – 1

6.Green Chilli – 1

7.Curry leaves – 2 sprig

Method

1.Prepare the marinade using number 2 ingredients and apply it on the anchovies and keep it in the fridge  for ½  an hour.

2.Heat oil in a pan and fry the anchovies on both sides on medium heat until it turns brown and keep it aside.

3.In the same pan,if there is any oil left that is enough otherwise add 2tbs of oil and saute the sliced onion, green chilli,curry leaves and little salt,when it gets sauted add the sliced tomato and saute it for 2 mins then turn off the heat and add the fried anchovies and mix altogether.

Serve this crispy anchovies fry/netholi porichathu with rice….