Netholi Meen Peera / Anchovy Fish In Coconut
Cooking Time
Preparation Time : 30
Cook Time : 30
Total Time : 60
Ingredients
Serves 5
Netholi / Anchovy fish: 1/2 kg
Grated coconut: 1 n 1/4 cup
Ginger: 1 small piece
Garlic: 3 to 4 cloves
Green chillies: 3 to 4 chopped
Shallots: 10 to 12 nos
Kudampuli/ pot tamarind: 2
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder: 1 tbsp
Salt: 1 tsp
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Coconut oil: 4 tbsp
Directions
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01
Wash and clean the fish by adding little salt.
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02
Clean and keep aside.
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03
To prepare the coconut mix, coarsely blend ( just pulse it in mixer for 2 secs) or crush together grated coconut,shallots ,ginger,garlic and green chillies.
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04
In a pot or vessel add fish pieces ,pot tamarind, ground coconut mix , turmeric powder,red chilli powder,salt, curry leaves, coconut oil and 2 cups of water.
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05
Cover and cook on medium flame for 5 mins.
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06
Open the lid and cook for another 15 to 20 mins or till all the water dries up.
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07
Keep stirring in between but do not over mix.
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08
Switch off the flame and keep it aside for sometime before serving.
Purnima Nair
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