Fried Anchovies(Netholi) Masala

 INGREDIENTS:
For Anchovies(Netholi) fish fry:
Nethili meen (Anchovies fish) -1 lb
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2  tsp ( if more spicy is needed, add more)
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp

Fenugreek Powder  - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Meat masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Lemon or vinegar - 1/4 tsp
Oil for frying

For Anchovies(Netholi) fish masala:

Tomato - 1
Green Chillies (sliced) - 2
Onion(sliced) - 1
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/8tsp
Black Pepper Powder  - 1/4tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
Meat masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 4 or 5
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt - To taste
Chopped coriander leaves - 1 Tbsp

METHOD:
For Anchovies(Netholi) fish fry:

• Clean the Netholi fish and cut / pinch off the head and tail part.
• Wash it well.
• Mix it along with the  ingredients in For Anchovies(Netholi) fish fry and allow it to marinate for 15 to 30 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish.
• Fry in medium flame in small batches, ( 5 or 6 fish at a time ) according to the size of the pan means don't crowd the pan with more fish.
• Fry it till it become brown color. 
• Make sure to fry the fishes on medium heat so that the masala doesn’t get burnt. 
• Drain the fish onto paper towels.

For Anchovies(Netholi) fish Masala:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in another pan, splutter mustard seed and add curry leaves in it. 
• Add the sliced onions and green chilies and saute until soft. 
• Now add chopped tomatoes and saute well.
• Then add Red Chili Powder,Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder,Black Pepper Powder, Garam masala powder, Ginger Garlic Paste, enough salt and continue sauteing until the onions are brown.If you need add1/4 cup of water and saute well. 
• Now turn off the gas and mix the fried Anchovies(Netholi) fish with onion masala. 
• Transfer the fried fish masala to a serving plate.
• Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. 
• You can serve this fried Anchovies(Netholi) fish masala with Kappa puzhukku or as a side with Rice.