Natholi Mulakittathu | Anchovy Curry Kerala Style

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 cup Natholi — cleaned
• ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
• ½ tsp Fenugreek seedS
• 1 tbsp Ginger garlic — crushed
• 2 nos Tomato
• 4 nos Green chilly
• 3 tsp Red chilly powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• Curry leaves, a few
• Coriander leaves, a few — chopped
• 1 Lemon sized Tamarind — soak in ¼ cup hot water for 10 minutes
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Gather and prep all your ingredients before you begin.

2. Step 2

   In a bowl add cleaned and washed fish, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste and 3/4 cup water. Set aside.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a mud kadai. Add in mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds and let them sizzle. Then add crushed ginger and garlic. stir for a few seconds.

4. Step 4

   Stir in chopped tomato and green chilly.

5. Step 5

   Put the lid on and cook until the tomatoes turn soft. Give it a stir now and then.

6. Step 6

   Next, add the prepared spice water, do not add the fish now.

7. Step 7

   Add tamarind water. Bring to a gentle let it bubble for 5 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Stir in the fish and Fold everything together gently.

9. Step 9

   Add some curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves. Cook this partially covered for 5-7 minutes on medium high heat. The fish will be cooked on this time.

10. Step 10

    Now take it off the heat and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 2-4 hours for the flavors to develop. You can Serve right away as well. But it will taste wonderful if it sits for a while.

11. Step 11

    Serve this along with boiled tapioca and rice.