How long does Nethili Meen Avial take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nethili Meen Avial serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Nethili Meen Avial spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Nethili Meen Avial?

500 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 40 grams Tamarind, ½ cup Coconut, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 6 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nethili Meen Avial?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nethili Meen Avial?

About 517 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nethili Meen Avial

Name: Nethili Meen Avial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 40 grams Tamarind; ¼ cup Water; 200 ml Water; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Cumin; 10 cloves Garlic; 6 Green Chilli; 6 Green Chilli; ½ cup Coconut, Grated; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Rock Salt; 3 Green Chilli; 500 grams Nethili (Anchovies); 5 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as nethili meen aviyal · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Nethili meen avial: anchovies cooked in a clay pot with tamarind and a coconut, shallot and pepper paste. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes plus soaking, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Tamarind40 grams
Water¼ cup
Water200 ml
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Cumin1 tsp
Garlic13 cloves
Green Chilli15
Coconut, Grated½ cup
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Rock Salt1 tsp
Nethili (Anchovies)500 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)5
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	517kcal	1551kcal
Protein	38g	113g
Carbohydrate	26g	78g
Fat	30g	89g
Fibre	4.7g	14g
Sugar	13g	40g

Cookd masalas for nethili (anchovies)

Chettinad Masala
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Chettinad Masalafrom ₹94

Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the tamarind and pour water. Soak the tamarind for 30 minutes. For the paste add shallots, curry leaves, black pepper, cumin seeds, and coconut and blend into a coarse paste and set aside.
TamarindWaterWaterSmall Onion (Shallots)Black PeppercornsCurry leavesCuminGarlicGreen ChilliGreen ChilliCoconut
2
In a clay pot, add the ground paste, tamarind water and fish. Mix all the ingredients together and cook on a moderate flame for 10 minutes. Shake the vessel gently to mix, avoid using a spatula.Once the gravy thickens set aside.
Turmeric PowderRock SaltGreen ChilliNethili (Anchovies)
3
Temper cumin seeds, shallots and pounded garlic in coconut oil. Add the tempering to the cooked avial and mix. Serve hot.
Small Onion (Shallots)Mustard SeedsCurry leavesGarlicCoconut Oil

Before you start

How long does Nethili Meen Avial take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nethili Meen Avial serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nethili Meen Avial vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nethili Meen Avial spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Nethili Meen Avial?: 500 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 40 grams Tamarind, ½ cup Coconut, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 6 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nethili Meen Avial?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nethili Meen Avial?: About 517 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.