Tongue Tickler - Fish Pickle Recipe

Ingredients Needed for the Fish Pickle:
500 grams fleshy fish ( like Salmon, Seer, Pomfret )
3 tbsps mustrad seeds ( 2 tbsps should be roasted)
2 tbsps cumin seeds roasted
2-4 cinnamon and cloves
12 flakes garlic
2" piece ginger
1 tbsp coriander powder roasted
2 tbsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
20 ml oil
Vinegar as needed
1 tsp turmeric powder

How to prepare the Fish for the Pickle Recipe
Clean the fish and remove the bones.
Make small pieces of the fish, wash, drain and mix with turmeric powder, salt and keep aside for
10 - 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry the fish, drain and keep aside.

How to get the Fish Pickle Ready:
In the same oil, splutter 1 tbsp mustard seeds, add chilli powder. Mix the fish pieces with it. Keep aside
Grind all the roasted ingredients in to a fine paste adding vinegar instead of water.
Add to the fish and adjust salt to taste. Bring the mix to a boil. Remove and let cool.
Store the pickle in a clean and dried container with an airtight lid.

Points to Note:
If stored in the refrigerator it will stay for a longer time.
Always try to get fleshy fish like Seer, Salmon, Pomfret,  which can be cut into fleshy and boneless pieces.

Other Fish Recipes
Stuffed Fish Rolls in Tomato Sauce
Fish Biryani