ANCHOVIES COOKED WITH GARLIC & COCONUT

 
     Kerala Style Meen peera/Netholi thoran

 Cuisine:Kerala
Serves :2
Ingredients

Anchovies/netholi -200grams
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

For Crushing
Coconut scrapings-1/2 cup
Garlic - 4-5 pods
Ginger-1 inch piece
Shallots- 5-6
Green chilly-1 -2

For Tempering
Oil- 1 -2 tsp
Mustard seeds
Cambogia/Kudampuli/malabar tamarind/brindle berry-2-3

For Garnishing
Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Coconut oil-1 tsp

Method

1.Clean and wash the anchovies several times and keep aside.Soak the kudampuli in 1/4 cup of water .

2.Crush everything coarsely given under the label 'TO CRUSH '.Keep aside.Place a kadai on the stove top.

3.Heat oil .Once it is hot add in the mustard seeds.Allow them to splutter.

4.Once done add in the crushed mixture and saute for few seconds.

5.Now add in the fish .Just give a mix

6.Add in the kudampuli /mangoes along with water,salt and turmeric powder.Give them a good toss.

7.Cover with a lid and cook till its done.It will take only few minutes.

8.Once done ,check for salt .If it tastes good then add 1 sprig of curry leaves and drizzle a teaspoon of coconut oil and keep it covered till you serve it.Enjoy with steamed rice.                                        

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