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Netholi Popcorn

Also known as Nethili popcorn, Netholi fingers, Netholi fry · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersHigh proteinDairy-free

Total20 min
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving212 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Netholi Popcorn

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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 protein

Ingredients

14 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder3 tsp
  • SaltSalt4.5 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Nethili (Anchovies)Nethili (Anchovies)250 grams
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oilfor deep frying
  • MaidaMaida½ cup
  • Rice FlourRice Flour3 tbsp
  • Baking PowderBaking Powder¼ tsp
  • MaidaMaidafor dusting
  • Garlic PowderGarlic Powder1 tsp
  • Onion PowderOnion Powder1 tsp
  • Soda WaterSoda Water240 ml

Contains: wheat, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy212kcal848kcal
Protein15g62g
Carbohydrate21g82g
Fat7.2g29g
Fibre1.5g6g
Sugar0.2g0.8g

Cookd masalas for nethili (anchovies)

Method

  1. 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.

    Black Pepper PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteNethili (Anchovies)

  2. 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.

    SaltRed Chilli PowderCurry leavesMaidaRice FlourBaking PowderMaidaGarlic PowderOnion PowderSoda Water

  3. 3

    Make sure the oil is hot and take it out when it’s golden in color. Serve it with fries and tartar sauce.

    Sunflower 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, 2 tbsp Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 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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