Fish Pickle
Fish pickle is a traditional recipe made with any type of dried or fried fish. It is a spicy and extremely tasty recipe.
Servings Prep Time
5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Wash the fish pieces 3 to 4 times and drain excess water.
  2. Add turmeric powder and keep aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Mix together the ginger, garlic and green chilli pastes.
  4. Heat 4 tblsp oil in a pan.
  5. Add the fish and deep fry for a minute or two.
  6. Remove and keep aside.
  7. In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of oil and fry the mustard seeds till it starts to splutter.
  8. Add the ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and fry till the oil floats to the top.
  9. Add the curry leaves, red chilli powder and stir-fry for 30 to 60 seconds.
  10. Add the fried fish, vinegar and salt.
  11. Add the mustard seeds, cumin powder and fenugreek powder.
  12. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  13. Transfer the pickle to a clean, sterilized jar and cover with a lid.
  14. Keep aside for 30 to 40 days before using.
  15. Do not refrigerate once opened.