Category: Main Course, Seafood
Yields:
6 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 50 Mins
Cook Time:
20 Mins
Total Time:
1 Hr 10 Mins
Anchovies are a small variety of fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian ocean. They are known as Netholi or Kozhuva in Malayalam. Fried anchovies are a popular dish in the state of Kerala. It is usually served with rice and sometimes as an appetizer. Surprisingly, it is quite a popular dish in Spain too. During our visit to Spain in 2010, we went to a “Tapa” place where this delicious dish was served. Coming back to fried anchovy, I had first tasted this at a relative”s home in Kerala, which of course had a spicy tang to it. Here is my version of spicy fried anchovies.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash anchovies well under running water. Remove the head and clean the insides of the fish. It is very easy to do so. Run a small knife along the anchovy belly & remove the insides. Clean & pat dry the fish with kitchen towels.
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Make a paste of all the spice ingredients (chilli, turmeric, coriander, pepper, salt, lime juice) & rub it well on the anchovies. Keep aside for about half an hour.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan. Sprinkle the flour all over the marinated anchovies & mix. Fry anchovies, a few at a time on medium heat for about 10 minutes for each batch until they turn brown & crispy. Take them out on a paper lined platter. Serve hot.