Netholi thoran
Netholi Thoran is a traditional dish from Kerala, India, featuring anchovies (netholi) stir-fried with grated coconut and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup = 250ml
- 400 grams of netholi anchovies, cleaned
- ¾ cup grated coconut
- 6 small onions
- 2-3 green chillies
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1- inch piece of ginger
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp of tamarind water
- Salt to taste
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Clean the anchovies thoroughly and set them aside.
- Soak a little tamarind in a few tablespoons of water and keep it aside.
- In a mixer or a food processor, add the grated coconut, small onions, green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin, fennel, garlic, ginger, curry leaves and salt.
- Pulse them into a coarse paste and set it aside.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the cleaned anchovies and salt to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until they start to cook.
- Add 3 teaspoons of tamarind water, cover and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut mixture to the pan.
- Mix everything well and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the anchovies are cooked through and the flavours meld together.
- Check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish with other Kerala-style dishes.
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