Anchovies- Ko Netholi, Kozhuva Fry- Kerala Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Big anchovies or ko netholi- 15
  • Chili powder- 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Ground black pepper- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Coconut oil- ½ cup, for frying
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Instructions
  1. I've taken big anchovies, you can also use small anchovies.
  2. Clean the fish well under running water, don't have to debone the fish.
  3. Take the fish in a bowl, add chili powder, turmeric powder, ground black pepper & salt, combine well.
  4. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Place a frying pan over medium heat, add coconut oil.
  6. Place the marinated anchovies in the oil, add curry leaves.
  7. Fry the fish, flip over & let both the sides turn golden brown & crispy.
  8. This fish is very delicate & will break apart, so avoid stirring them.
  9. Transfer to a plate & enjoy with rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/anchovies-ko-netholi-kozhuva-fry-kerala-recipe/