Natholi/ Nethili meen fry

Ingredients needed for the Natholi fish fry
1/2 kilo netholi / Anchovy fish
1/4 tsp fenugreek powder
2 tsps chilli powder
1/2 tsp pepper crushed
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup small onions, chopped fine
1 tsp each of minced ginger and garlic
1 tbsp lime juice
handful curry leaves
1/2 cup coconut oil
Salt to taste

How to prepare Netholi fish fry?
Clean the fish. Apply salt, chilli powder, crushed pepper, turmeric powder and lime juice to the fish and keep aside for half an hour.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Add chopped onion, garlic and ginger, fry till the onions are golden.
Add fenugreek powder, curry leaves and the marinated fish. Mix well.
No need to add water. If you add the the fish will not get crispy enough.
Fry the fish till it gets golden in colour.  If needed add more oil for the fish gets crispy.
Serve hot with rice or pulao.