Netholi Thenga Fry / Anchovy Fry with Coconut

Ingredients:

250 gm netholi fish / anchovies, cleaned

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp ginger, finely chopped

1 tsp garlic, finely chopped

2 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt to taste

1 cup grated coconut

3-4 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Clean the anchovies and keep it aside.
2. Grind chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, 1 sprig curry leaves, garam masala, lemon juice and salt together to a smooth paste adding 1-2 tbsp water.
3. Marinate the cleaned fish with this masala paste and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
4. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the marinated fish and grated coconut and mix and fry together till golden brown. Serve hot with rice...