How long does Netholi Popcorn take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Netholi Popcorn serve?

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

What do I need to make Netholi Popcorn?

250 grams Nethili (Anchovies), ½ cup Maida, 3 tbsp Rice Flour, 240 ml Soda Water, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Netholi Popcorn?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Netholi Popcorn?

About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Netholi Popcorn

Name: Netholi Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Nethili (Anchovies); 3 tsp Salt; 3 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 240 ml Soda Water; 3 tbsp Rice Flour; ¼ tsp Baking Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Curry leaves; ½ cup Maida; for dusting Maida; for deep frying Oil

20 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 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 popcorn, Netholi fingers, Netholi fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Netholi popcorn: anchovies marinated with ginger garlic paste and pepper, dipped in soda water batter and deep-fried. Serves 4, 20 min plus resting, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Nethili (Anchovies)250 grams
Salt4½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder3 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Soda Water240 ml
Rice Flour3 tbsp
Baking Powder¼ tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Curry leaves2 tbsp
Maida½ cup
Maidafor dusting
Oilfor deep frying

Contains: wheat, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	212kcal	848kcal
Protein	15g	62g
Carbohydrate	21g	82g
Fat	7.2g	29g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	0.2g	0.8g

Cookd masalas for nethili (anchovies)

Method

1
Marinated the fish with salt, pepper and ginger garlic paste. Let it rest under room temperature for half an hour to remove moisture content.
Nethili (Anchovies)SaltBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic Paste
2
Make a runny batter with the above ingredients. Incorporate the (chilled) soda water slowly into the mixture. Dust the fish with maida, dip it in batter and deep fry.
Soda WaterRice FlourBaking PowderSaltGarlic PowderOnion PowderRed Chilli PowderCurry leavesMaidaMaida
3
Make sure the oil is hot and take it out when it’s golden in color. Serve it with fries and tartar sauce.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Netholi Popcorn take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Netholi Popcorn serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Netholi Popcorn vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Netholi Popcorn spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Netholi Popcorn?: 250 grams Nethili (Anchovies), ½ cup Maida, 3 tbsp Rice Flour, 240 ml Soda Water, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Netholi Popcorn?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Netholi Popcorn?: About 212 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.