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, 2 Green Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Groundnut oil, 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 438 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: 2 tbsp Tamarind; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 10 cloves Garlic; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 3 Tomato, Diced; 1½ cup Water; 500 grams Nethili (Anchovies); ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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

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

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

3 people

Tamarind2 tbsp
Water2½ cup
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Garlic10 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Tomato, Diced3
Nethili (Anchovies)500 grams
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, 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	438kcal	1314kcal
Protein	39g	116g
Carbohydrate	27g	82g
Fat	20g	59g
Fibre	6g	18g
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.
TamarindWater
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.
Groundnut oilMustard SeedsCuminFenugreek SeedsBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesGreen ChilliGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
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.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTomatoWater
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.
Nethili (Anchovies)SaltCoriander Leaves

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, 2 Green Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Groundnut oil, 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 438 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.