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    Nethili Fry | Anchovy Fry

    Last Updated On: Jul 19, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Nethili Fry is a crispy fry with anchovies, serves as a great starter and as a side dish too. Anchovy Fry is made by marinating fish with spice powders and frying it in a kadai. Anchovy Fry Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures & video.nethili fry recipe

    Nethili Fry is a quick fish fry using anchovies.This nethili fish fry serves as a great crispy starter or as a sidedish for rice.This nethili meen varuval has become gugus favorite too so another reason to make again and post it here.

    Anchovies marinated in spices and fried till crisp makes it super tasty.The center bone is not hard as in other fish varieties so when fried can be eaten as such.There are different methods of fish fry and this method I tried recently comes out super crispy and tasty too.

    This Nethili Fry is very famous appetizer in Kerala.But I’ve made it in our south indian style masala, it tastes super good.

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    Nethili Fry | Anchovy Fry

    Nethili Fry recipe a crispy fry with anchovies, serves as a great starter and as a side dish too. Anchovy Fry is made by marinating fish with spice powders and frying it in a kadai. Anchovy Fry Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures & video.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 400 gms nethili
    • 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder + as needed to rinse
    • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 3 tablespoon rice flour
    • 1 and 1/2 tablespoon corn flour
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed

    Instructions

    • Clean anchovies well, rinse it twice at least in turmeric water and take it in a mixing bowl.
    • Add all other ingredients listed under 'to marinade'. Mix well first then sprinkle little water and mix well. Fish should be coated well.
    • Keep covered at least for 15 mins. Heat enough oil in a kadai - add the fish pieces into it. Add in batches.
    • Flip over and fry. Fry until golden brown. Repeat to finish.
    • Finally add curry leaves to garnish and fry until crisp. Enjoy Nethili Fry!

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    Notes

    • Marinade time for this is just 15 mins but if you have time leave it for an hour.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Nethili Fry | Anchovy Fry
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 335 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 120mg40%
    Sodium 275mg12%
    Potassium 815mg23%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 0.2g0%
    Protein 42g84%
    Vitamin A 649IU13%
    Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
    Calcium 302mg30%
    Iron 7mg39%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nethili Fry Recipe Step by Step

    1. Clean anchovies well, rinse it twice at least in turmeric water and take it in a mixing bowl.Add all other ingredients listed under ‘to marinade’.Mix well first then sprinkle little water and mix well.Fish should be coated well.nethili fry recipe
    2. Keep covered at least for 15 mins.Heat enough oil in a kadai – add the fish pieces into it.Add in batches.
      nethili fry recipe
    3. Flip over and fry.Fry until golden brown.Repeat to finish.Finally add curry leaves and fry until crisp.This is just for garnish.
      nethili fry recipe

    Crispy nethili fry ready!
    nethili fry recipe

    Serve with raw onion rings and lemon.

    Expert Tips

    • Marinade time for this is just 15 mins but if you have time leave it for an hour.

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    Filed Under: Diwali Non-Veg Recipes, Fish, Fish Recipes, Lunch Recipes, nethili recipes, Non Veg Recipes, Recent Posts, Sharmis Passions, Sides, Varuval

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    1. Raman Menon

      September 27, 2024 at 7:19 pm

      Where is the marinade section?
      Added 2 tbsp of lime juice while marinating and reduced the water content.
      Turned out yummy.

      Reply
    2. Rakesh

      January 25, 2025 at 10:57 am

      Turned out very tasty. Thanks 😊

      Reply
    3. Sunitha

      March 16, 2025 at 11:23 am

      Hi, can I freeze the marinated fish? If so how long can I keep it in thr freezer.

      Thanks in advance,

      Sunitha.

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        March 18, 2025 at 7:08 am

        If you want to store for few days then freeze it. If you are deep frying in a n hour or so then keep in fridge for 1 hour and use it.

        Reply
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