Anchovy Fish Curry – Netholi Curry

Ingredients

• Anchovy fish – 1kg
• Shallots – 16 to 17nos
• Tomatoes – 2 nos
• Ginger – 1 nos
• Garlic – 7 or 8 nos
• Green chilli – 3 to 4 nos
• Curry leaves – 2 or 3 tbsp
• Tamarind – small ball
• Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tbsp
• Cumin seed – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seed – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 or 2 tsp
• oil – 2 to 3 tbsp

Method

• Firstly we have to cut and clean the fish .
• Then wash and drain ,set aside
• Heat oil in a pan add shallots ,ginger, garlic and fennel seed ,saute them well.
• Add chopped tomatoes and saute till they become soften.
• Then add red chilli powder and turmeric powder
• Saute them well for few minutes.
• Remove from fire and set aside.
• Then grind the sauted shallots and red chilli powder mix into a smooth paste and set aside..
• Heat oil in a pan ,add fenugreek seed
• Add green chilli and curry leaves,saute them well.
• Then add the grinded mixture of shallots and red chilli powder and saute them well.
• Pour some water and mix them well.
• Add soaked tamarind water and mix them well.
• Sprinkle some salt on them and stir them well.
• Cover and boil for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add cleaned anchovies fish and mix it well.
• Cover and cook them well.
• Remove from fire and keep aside.
• Serve the tasty anchovy fish curry with tapioca or meals