Nethili or Anchovy is a salt water fish, rich in vitamins E, D, Vitamin B-Niacin and minerals such as calcium and selenium. It contains polyunsaturated fatty acids which is heart-friendly and help reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Various dishes can be prepared using this fish, but my favourite is "Crispy Fry", which is quick to make and tastes great. Usually the head is removed while cleaning Nethili fish, but while making this recipe, I keep the head intact as We like to eat it crispy. This dish serves a perfect seafood starter or even a side dish along with rice.
Let's start with this easy recipe "Nethili Fish Crispy Fry"
Ingredients :
- Around 400gms Nethili Fish - cleaned properly - remove the head and debone if you want
- Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Fish fry Masala
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chat Masala
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder
- 2 tbsp Besan/Gram Flour
- 1 tbsp Rice Flour (you can use Rava also in stead to make it Crispy)
- Few Curry Leaves
- Mustard Oil for Frying
Recipe Details :
✓ Clean the fish properly and remove the extra water.
✓ In a bowl, add all the other ingredients (except last 2). Add water a little by little to make a thick paste.
✓ Apply the paste all over the fish nicely so that all fishes are coated well.
✓ Cover them and keep inside fridge for around 30 mins so that the masala gets well inside the fish.
✓ Heat oil in a wide bottom pan. Once the oil is hot, place the fish carefully on pan and fry in low-medium heat.
✓ Keep frying till they turn golden brown in color. Each side will take around 3-5 mins.
✓ After each side is well fried, Take out from Pan and remove the excess oil using a tissue paper.
✓ Hot Crispy fish fry is ready to serve.
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