Monday, January 3, 2022

ANCHOVY FRY / CRISPY AND SPICY FRIED ANCHOVIES / NETHILI MEEN VARUVAL

 

Try out these delicious and crispy anchovies coated with spicy marination. They make a great accompaniment with dal chawal or even make a nice snack by itself.
Anchovies are a rich source of Vitamin A , Vitamin D, Calcium and Omega 3 fatty acids.

Ingredients:
Anchovies ......... 500 gms
Oil ..................... for frying as needed

Ingredients for marination:
Rice flour .......... 1 tbsp
Corn Starch ....... 1 tbsp
APF / maida ....... 1 tbsp
Sambar powder ...1 tbsp
Turmeric powder .. 1 tsp
Garlic powder ...... 1tsp
Ginger powder ..... 1 tsp
Garam masala pd. 1 tsp
Salt ....................... 1 tsp
Oil ........................ 1 tbsp (for Marination)
Water ................. 2-3 tbsps

Method:
1. Wash the fish well and drain out the water completely.
2. Mix all the ingredients mentioned in the list 2 for marination.
3. Marinate the anchovies with this mixture. Set aside for at least one hour or more.
4. Heat oil in a pan. When hot reduce the flame and tip in some the anchovies.
5. Increase the gas flame and fry them turning from time to time until crisp. Adjust the flame in between so that the texture is nice and crispy.
6. Remove them in a plate and fry the second lot in the same way.
7. Serve them immediately.
8. They make a nice side dish with dal and rice or they can also be relished like a snack.


Note:
1. You may also use fresh garlic and ginger paste instead of powder.
2. You can add chilli powder if you prefer a spicier version.
3. These taste best when served immediately after frying.

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