How long does Nethili Meen Kuzhambu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nethili Meen Kuzhambu serve?

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

Is Nethili Meen Kuzhambu 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 Kuzhambu?

500 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 2 tbsp Tamarind, 3 Tomato, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nethili Meen Kuzhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nethili Meen Kuzhambu?

About 439 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nethili Meen Kuzhambu

Name: Nethili Meen Kuzhambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Tomato, Diced; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Tamarind; 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 10 cloves Garlic; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.5 cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 500 grams Nethili (Anchovies)

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving439 cal

Spicemild

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Nethili meen kuzhambu, a Tamil Nadu anchovy curry with shallots, tomato and tamarind in groundnut oil. Mild, serves 3, about 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for3 servings

Water2.5 cup
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Tomato, Diced3
Cumin½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Tamarind2 tbsp
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Garlic10 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Nethili (Anchovies)500 grams

Contains: groundnut, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	439kcal	1317kcal
Protein	39g	116g
Carbohydrate	28g	83g
Fat	20g	59g
Fibre	6.2g	19g
Sugar	12g	36g

Cookd masalas for nethili (anchovies)

Chettinad Masala
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Chettinad Masalafrom ₹94

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in a cup of hot water.
WaterTamarind
2
Heat a pan, add groundnut oil. Add mustard, cumin, fenugreek, black peppercorns and let it crackle. Add curry leaves, green chillies and let it crackle for few more seconds. Add the garlic cloves and saute for a few seconds. Add the shallots and saute till it turns translucent.
Mustard SeedsCurry leavesCuminBlack PeppercornsGroundnut oilGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Fenugreek SeedsGreen Chilli
3
Add the masala powders and mix for a minute. Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Cook the tomatoes till the tomatoes turn mashy. Add water and bring it to a boil. Dissolve the tamarind and add the water to the mixture and mix gently.
TomatoRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWater
4
Add the fish. Add salt, mix well. Cover and cook the mixture for 5 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil, add coriander leaves and take it off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.
SaltCoriander LeavesNethili (Anchovies)

Before you start

How long does Nethili Meen Kuzhambu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nethili Meen Kuzhambu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nethili Meen Kuzhambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nethili Meen Kuzhambu 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 Kuzhambu?: 500 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 2 tbsp Tamarind, 3 Tomato, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nethili Meen Kuzhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nethili Meen Kuzhambu?: About 439 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.