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Nethili Fish Fry Recipe | Anchovy Fry Recipe

Nethili Fry also known as anchovy fry is a spicy fish fry which is easy to make and taste delicious. This popular fried anchovy recipe is easy to make and taste so crispy. Learn how to make nethili fry with step by step pictures and video.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Deep Fry Pot & Slotted Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 25 no Fresh Anchovy / Nethili Meen
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 egg Egg
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Flour

Instructions
 

  • Take fresh anchovies and clean them well. Now put them in a bowl.
  • Add salt, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, rice flour, egg, lemon juice to it. Mix them well and let it marinate for 30 mins.
  • Now heat oil for deep frying. Drop these fish in hot oil and fry till golden. Strain them in paper towel. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Video

Notes

  • You can use a combination of black pepper powder, garam masala powder for the marination.
  • Instead of rice flour, you can use cornstarch.
  • Instead of egg you can use a spoon of yogurt. 
  • For deep frying, you can shallow fry the fish.

Storage & Serving

You can allow the fish to marinate for upto 2 days in fridge. Fried anchovy taste great when served hot. Enjoy it on its own or with rice. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Nethili Fish Fry Recipe | Anchovy Fry Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
121
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
228
mg
76
%
Sodium
 
702
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
157
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
931
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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