Nethili Fry/Anchovies fry

This one is my recent favorite. Recently I ate Nethili fry in a restaurant here in Sunnyvale, CA. I loved it and wanted to try it at home. Came out soo good and you can eat it like a snack. I couldn't stop eating while frying. Do try it you will love it.

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Serving Size - 2-3 People

Ingredients:

1. Nethili/Anchovies - 450grams/1lb

2. Rice Flour - 1 Tbsp

3. Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

4. Oil for Deep Frying

5. Curry leaves - as needed

For Grinding:

1. Small Onion - 2-3

2. Ginger - 1/2 inch

3. Garlic - 1-2

4. Chilly Powder - 1 Tsp (adjust according to your taste)

5. Kashmiri Chilly Powder - 1 Tsp

6. Pepper Powder - 1 Tsp

7. Salt - As needed

Steps:

1. Grind all the ingredients mentioned under grinding.

2. Add the ground paste to the Anchovies/Nethili. Give it a nice mix.

3. Add Rice flour, lemon juice and curry leaves. Mix everything.

4. Heat oil in a kadai, Start adding anchovies one by one seperately. Deep fry until it turns crispy.

Tips: Since we are deep frying, oil will spill outside the pan so be careful while frying.

Enjoy!!