Anchovies- Netholi Peera, Kerala Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side dish
Cuisine: Kerala
Ingredients
  • Anchovies, netholi- 15 to 20
  • Garlic, minced- 1 tbsp
  • Ginger, minced- 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies, chopped- 2 or 3
  • Fresh tamarind- 2-inch slice
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves- 10 leaves
  • Grated coconut- 1 cup
  • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1½ tsp
  • Coconut oil- 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. For making this dish, Anchovies fish (Netholi), squid (Kanava-koonthal), or any small fish can be used.
  2. I made this with anchovies fish.
  3. I cooked this in a clay pan or use a regular saucepan.
  4. Add all the ingredients to the pan & combine well using your hand.
  5. It's important to combine well.
  6. Place the pan over medium heat & close with the lid.
  7. Cook for 20 minutes, let the anchovies cook well.
  8. If it's getting dry add ¼ cup water & cook.
  9. Open the lid & cook over high heat till the coconut turns golden brown.
  10. This is a dry dish & tastes delish when the coconut turns golden brown.
  11. Take the pan off the heat & keep it covered for some time.
  12. This can be served as a side dish along with rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/anchovies-netholi-peera-kerala-recipe/