Anchovy Thoran (Netholi Thoran)

Ingredients for Anchovy Thoran (Netholi Thoran):

1. Netholi (Anchovy fish) cleaned – ¼ kg

2. Coconut scrapped – 1.5 cups

    Onion – 1, chopped

    Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

    Green chillies – 3, chopped

    Ginger – 1 small piece, chopped

    Pot tamarind – 3 cloves

    Curry leaves – 1 stem

    Salt – For taste

3. Water – As required

4. Coconut oil – 1.5 big spoons

How to prepare Anchovy Thoran (Netholi Thoran)?

1. Rub ingredients no: 2 and cleaned anchovy together.

2. Add sufficient water and cook fish in a pot, with closed lid.

3. When water content is fully absorbed, pour a little coconut oil on top.

4. Toss the contents and put off the flame. Serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, May 1 – 14, 2018

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