Netholi/Chooda/Smelt/Anchovy Thoran

Ingredients
Netholi/Chooda/Smelt/Anchovy -1 lb (cleaned)
Green chili:3 nos
coconut oil - 2 tbsp
Kudampuli /Gambooge- 4 pieces
Curry leaf-8 no
Fenugreek(Uluva) seeds or powder - 1/4 tsp
Water 3 cup
salt- to taste
To be ground to a fine paste:
Coconut - 2 1/2 cup
Green chilly - 4 no
Pearl onions(Kunjulli) - 1 no(big size)
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
Methods
Heat oil(one tbsp) in a kadai,add Fenugreek(Uluva) seeds or powder,green chilly and curry leaf. When fenugreek seeds turn brown, slow down the heat and add a pinch of tumeric powder and chilly powder to get nice color.
Then add the ground paste and kudam puli on this,allow it to boil in a medium heat .When the paste boils and aroma comes, add fish pieces. Add water such that the pieces are well immersed in the mix.
:- Add less water, if you want it thick.
Reduce heat to low and cover..Let it cook for 10 minutes.do not stir with spoon.Just hold the pan on the sides and shake the pan to mix well.Remove from flame. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil and keep covered.