Fish Pickle

Fish Pickle

Ingredients

500 gm pearl spot fish (Karimeen)
125 gm chilli powder
125 gm salt
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
50 gm garlic, minced
6 green chillies, slit lengthwise
2 teaspoon curry leaves
1/2 cup vinegar (used as preservative)
1/4 litre sesame oil

Method of preparation of the Pickle

1. Wash, clean and cut the fish into small pieces.

2. Mix 1 tablespoon chilli powder, 1 tablespoon salt, turmeric powder and the pepper powder till well combined.

3. Apply the mixture to fish pieces and allow it to marinate for two hours.

4. Heat the oil and fry the fish pieces till tender and drain.

5. In the same oil saute the minced ginger, garlic, green chillies and the curry leaves.

6. When cool, mix it with the remaining quantity of chilli powder, slat, vinegar and the fried fish pieces till well combined. Store it in an air tight sterile jar.

7. This pickle can be consumed immediately and can be preserved for six months.