Easy Anchovy Curry Recipe (Dried Anchovy Curry)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Anchovy
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
• 2 green chili (As per taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp curry masala powder
• 1/4 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• salt (as per taste)
• 1/2 tbsp oil (for rest of curry) ((Any vegetable oil of your choice))
• 1/2 tbsp oil (frying anchovy)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup hot/warm water

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak one cup of dried anchovies in warm water for 10-15 mins to soften. After 15 mins, drain the water from the anchovies.

2. 2

   Add half a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add anchovy and stir fry on medium-high heat for 4-5mins. Once fried, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

3. 3

   Once fried, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

4. 4

   Add oil. Once hot add cumin seeds. Let it cook for a min until the color changes to brown.

5. 5

   Then add ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the pan. Stir fry it for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Add chopped onion. Cook it until the onion color changes to brown and softens.

7. 7

   Once the onion softens, add chopped tomatoes and cook it for a few mins on medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Once the tomato is half cooked, add all spices.

9. 9

   Combine everything well. Cook it for 2-3 minutes. Add half a cup of water. Let it simmer.

10. 10

    Once the paste becomes thick or water-dried, add fried anchovy and combine everything well. Add half a cup of water and let it simmer for 4-5 mins.

11. 11

    Last but not least, season with salt and add cilantro. Combine everything and anchovy curry is ready to be served