Hamsi tava

Method

1. 1 Clean the anchovies, remove the heads and guts, rinse them again, and let them drain for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Toss the fish with salt and red chili powder, and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Roll the fish in cornstarch until it is evenly coated with a thin layer.
4. 4 Deep-fry in hot oil for 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Serve hot with thinly sliced onions, lettuce, and a squeeze of lemon.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 39 min

  Replace step 4: spray the cornstarch-coated anchovies with oil, fry at 200 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping by shaking the basket at the 4th minute; spread the anchovies in a single layer so that each one is crispy.