Fried masala anchovies

Ingredients

Anchovies cleaned 500 gms

Onion 1

Green chilli 2

Tomato 1

Curry leaf 2 sprigs

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 2 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Pepper powder ½ tsp

Garam masala ½ tsp

Ginger chopped 1 tsp

Garlic chopped 1 tsp

Mustard seeds ½ tsp

Salt and oil as required

For marination

Chilli powder ½ tsp

Curry masala powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

Lemon juice 1 tbsp

Marinate anchovies with the above ingredients and salt for ½ hr

Preparation

1.      In a pan add oil and shallow fry the marinated anchovies. Keep aside

2.      In the same pan add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaf,garlic, ginger, onion and green chilli. Saute well

3.      Add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala and salt

4.      Add 2 tbsp water and once it dries up add fried anchovies. toss well

Serve with rice

Goes well as appetizer too