NETHILI(ANCHOVY) BAJJI

INGREDIENTS

Nethili/Anchovy (big or medium)-as required
Gram flour-1 tbsp
Rice flour-1 tsp
Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Cumin-1 tsp
Cooking soda-a pinch
Salt
Oil
Finely chopped green chillies and Coriander leaves

METHOD

1. Clean the Nethilis, remove the backbone without damaging the Nethilis, divide into two vertically.
2. Depending on the fish quantity , mix the Gram and Rice flour in above proportion.
3. Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, cumin, cooking soda, finely chopped greed chillies, coriander leaves and salt to taste and make a thick batter.
4. Dip each piece of Nethli so that it is coated well with the batter and fry on moderate heat till done.