Receta Spicy Nethili Fish Fry Recipe | Crispy And Spicy Anchovy Fry

by Divya Pramil

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  Nethili / Anchovies - 20 to 25 fish peces Corn flour / Maida - 3 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon  Red chilli powder - 2 tablespoons  Cumin powder - 3 teaspoons  Fennel powder - 3 teaspoons  Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon  Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon  Curry leaves - Few  Oil - For deep frying  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.  For more fish fry recipes click here!