Pounded dried anchovies with coconut
A Kerala-inspired dish: fried, minced anchovies mixed with grated coconut, shallots, and chili peppers, served alongside rice.
The kozhuva (also known as chooda) is a very common small marine fish found in Kerala. When dried, it produces a simple and versatile spice.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$8.57 $2.14 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $5.35
- $1.90
- $0.99
- $0.03
- $0.13
- $0.17
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the dried anchovies thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
- Fry them in a little oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Grind them together in a mortar with the coconut, shallots, and chili pepper. ≈ 3 min
- Taste before you salt: dried fish has already been seasoned. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Pounded dried anchovies with coconut
- 200 g of small, dried anchovies (kozhuva)$5.35
- 1 cup of shredded coconut$1.90
- 6 small shallots$0.99
- salt$0.03
- red chili powder$0.13
- oil$0.17
Total$8.57
that's $2.14 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
🎬 Have a video of this recipe? Suggest a YouTube link
✏️ A mistake, an idea for this recipe? Suggest a correction
Reviews (0)
Rate this recipe Be the first to rate it!
Have you tried this recipe? Sign in to leave your review and rating.
You need to be a member to suggest a correction. Sign up for free, or sign in: you will then be able to report a mistake or suggest an improvement, and Axelle will read it.
Create a free account Sign in
You will come straight back to this recipe afterwards.