Velli in konkani and Anchovy in English. As you all know Anchovy or velli is a tiny white fish with sliver strap on top.This tiny fish being a oily fish ,is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and excellent source of proteins.
Velli fish is very common and freshly available fish in goan markets.Cleaning is only the major task in velli fish otherwise its the most tasty fish. Anchovy is prepared in many ways like velli sukhe,velli rava fry or velli curry,but most of them prefer preparing velli curry as its tastes really yum.So lets learn today how to prepare Anchovy or velli curry.
Servings 6
Preparation Time : 1 Hour(including cleaning)
Cooking Time : 20 Min
Cuisine : Goan
Author : Ispolina Silveira
Ingredients
500 Gram Fresh Anchovy/Velli
1/2 Coconut scrapped
5-6 Dry chilies
1 Small onion chopped
1 Tsp Turmeric powder
2 Tablespoon dry coriander seed
5-6 Garlic flakes
1 Small ball of tamarind
Salt to taste
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Step wise preparation
1.Arrange all the dry ingredients (Coconut,dry chilies,coriander seeds,onion chopped,tamarind,turmeric,garlic) in the mixture and grind to a fine and smooth paste.
2.Meanwhile on the other side apply salt and little turmeric to the velli and keep aside.
3.Take a mud vessel if you have or can use stainless steel.Pour the ground coconut paste in to the pot.Mix well and place it on stove with medium flame for about 5 min or until the mixture starts boiling.Add salt while before adding velli.
4.Once you see curry boiling add the marinated velli ,give very mild stir and allow the velli curry to shimmer on slow flame for about 15 min.
5.The velli curry after good shimmering ready to serve with hot steamed rice along with fried fish for side dish.
Note:
- Do not overcook the velli fish
- Red chilies you can adjust as per your palette
- Always marinate the fish before adding in the curry mixture.
- While curry is boiling you can add extra finely chopped onion,tomato and 1 green chili.
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