Spicy Nethili Fish Fry Recipe | Crispy And Spicy Anchovy Fry

I have already posted another version of nethili fry which was a very long time ago, it is a batter fried recipe and tastes yummy too. You can check the recipe here. If you are looking for a different version of fry using the same anchovies, with subtle flavors, you can check oats fish fry recipe. The following is a tasty, crispy and  spicy version and has a lot of flavors in it. I've included a video so that you find it more easier to follow the recipe. Also I have included a tip to make sure the masala layer doesn't come off or stick to the pan. Do check the video to learn more, it is a very short video and hence does not steal your time too. 

INGREDIENTS

Total Preparation Time - 20 minutes 

1. Nethili / Anchovies - 20 to 25 fish peces
2. Corn flour / Maida - 3 tablespoons
3. Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon 
4. Red chilli powder - 2 tablespoons 
5. Cumin powder - 3 teaspoons 
6. Fennel powder - 3 teaspoons 
7. Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon 
8. Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon 
10. Curry leaves - Few 
11. Oil - For deep frying 
12. Salt - As required 

PREPARATION METHOD

• Clean and wash anchovies well in water. 
• Add all the ingredients to the anchovies, except oil. Sprinkle some water and mix well. 
• Sprinkle water whenever needed and see that the masala sticks well to the fish pieces. It should not drip or fall off from the pieces. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Now place a wide pan on flame and pour enough oil to fry the fish pieces. 
• After it gets hot, deep fry the marinated fish pieces. 
• Fry both sides until reddish and crisp. 
• Sometimes the masala would come off or stick to the pan, to avoid that check the video above for the tip. 

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