Anchovy Cutlet
Author: Thas
Ingredients
To grind
- Small Anchovies, fresh and without bones- 25 (or use small prawns)
- Coconut, grated- ½ cup
- Ginger-Garlic paste- ½ tbsp
- Green Chili, chopped- 2 or 3
- Fennel powder- 1 tsp
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Cilantro, chopped- 2 handfuls
- Cinnamon, fresh- ½ inch slice (or use ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon)
- Salt- to taste
For frying
- Oil- enough for frying
Instructions
- Wash the anchovies well under running water.
- If using fresh ones, remove the head and bones from the fish and keep aside.
- In a blender, coarsely grind all the above mentioned ingredients including the anchovies without adding water.
- If you want this to be spicy- add ½ to ¾ tsp chili powder.
- Transfer the anchovy mixture into a bowl.
- Take 2 tbsp of the mixture on your hand and roll it in between the palm of your hands to make a round shape.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and add enough oil for frying.
- Deep fry the cutlets until golden brown.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Anchovies can be replaced with small prawns or use 10 shrimp.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/anchovy-cutlet/