Netholi Fry (Anchovy / Markrel Fry) (നെത്തോലി ഫ്രൈ)
Category: main — small fish fry
Course: main / snack | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
snack

Small while anchovies (or mackerel slivers) crisped in coconut oil and spices; a beloved coastal snack.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Anchovies / nethol, cleaned
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Chilli powder
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Shallots, chopped
qty: 15
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 4
unit: num
name: Coconut oil for frying
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1
unit: g

Steps:
Coat the whole anchovies in turmeric, chilli and salt.
Fry in hot coconut oil until completely crisp, about 6-8 minutes (they must be brittle).
Toss with curry leaves and shallots and serve as a snack or with rice.

Tags: anchovy
crisp
snack