Anchovy/Netholi/Chooda/Kozhuval Fry

Ingredients

Anchovy /Netholi/Chooda/Kozhuval - 250 gm, cleaned

Chilli powder- 1tbsp

Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1/4 cup

Salt to taste

Curry leaves 

Method

1. Mix the powders and salt together and make it into a paste using enough water

2. Clean and pat dry the fish .Add this to the above spice mix.Keep it for 30-45 minutes. 

3. Heat oil in a pan/cheena chatti .Add the fish and fry until it turns  reddish brown .

4. Flip it occasionally using slotted spoon .Make sure both sides are fried well.It may take 5-8 minutes.Finally add curry leaves and remove everything from oil .Drain on a paper towel 

Serve immediately with rice!!!