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Dry Anchovies Fry | Karuvaddu Nethili Fry | How to Make Dry Anchovies Fry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Dry Anchovies fry or Nethili fry is made in Andhra Style. It is one of the simple recipes made with fewer ingredients.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Andhra, Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • Dry Anchovies/ netallu/ nettanalu – 250 gms.
  • Oil – 3 tbsp.
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tbsp.
  • Salt – 1/2 tbsp.
  • Red chilly powder – 1/2 tbsp.
  • Garam masala powder – 1/4 tbsp.
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp.
Instructions
  1. Clean dry anchovies properly by rubbing them on a rough surface.
  2. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt at last and wash them and keep aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add netallu and sprinkle turmeric powder.
  4. Stir fry over low heat till they turn crisp.

  5. Sprinkle salt and red chili powder as per your taste.
  6. Add little garam masala powder to enhance flavour and serve once they are cooled.
Recipe Notes
  • Cleaning of dry anchovies may take time but it will eliminate foreign particles.
  • Disinfecting with salt and turmeric powder is a must for all dry varieties of fish.