Fried Fish Pickle
A tangy, spicy condiment that keeps for weeks and adds a sharp kick to any Kerala meal. Made with care and stored in a clean jar, this pickle gets better as the days pass and the flavours meld together.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 1 kg Fish — sliced
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 30 nos Dry red chillies
- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 40 Cloves Garlic 10 cloves — sliced
- 2 piece Ginger 1 piece — sliced
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 15 nos Green chillies — sliced
- 3/4 kg Gingelly oil
- 1/2 litre Vinegar
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing fried fish pickle, marinate the sliced fish in salt and turmeric powder. Then fry it in oil and set aside.
Step 2
Grind dry red chillies, cumin seeds, 30 garlic cloves, 1 piece of ginger and mustard seeds.
Step 3
Warm the oil in a pan and fry the ground paste. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Next, add in the sliced garlic, ginger and green chillies. Fry well.
Step 5
Drop in the fried fish, vinegar and salt. Stir everything together thoroughly and let it cook well.
Step 6
Allow it to cool and store in a bottle.
Step 7
Fried fish pickle is ready. Serve when required.
Tip
The jar must be completely dry and the spoon must be clean every time you take from it. Any moisture introduces bacteria and spoils the pickle.
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