Over the last two years, I posted four vegetarian pickles on the blog –raw mango pickle , mango and carrot pickle, lemon pickle, lemon curry. So, this time I thought I’ll share with you a Kerala fish pickle recipe that is spicy and full of flavor. The preparation method is very similar to that of other pickles. The important thing to remember is to choose firm flesh fish so the pieces won’t fall apart when fried. So, here’s my new favorite!!

 

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 Yield: 7 cups Kerala Fish Pickle         			Print		    Pickles made with boneless fish pieces and spices.     Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes    Total Time 25 minutes      Ingredients   						1 kg boneless fish pieces					  						10- 12 garlic cloves, sliced					  						2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced					  						4-5 small green or red chilies					  						1 ½ tsp mustard seeds					  						½ tsp ground turmeric					  						½ tsp ground fenugreek					  						1 tbsp red chili powder					  						¾ cup oil (gingely oil preferred)					  						½ cup vinegar					  						¾ cup water					  						3-4 sprigs curry leaves					  						Salt to taste					  Ingredients to make fried fish   						1 tsp ground turmeric					  						1 tbsp ground black pepper					  						1 tbsp red chili powder					  						1 tsp vinegar					  						Oil					  						Salt to taste					     Instructions Combine the ingredients to make fried fish (1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tbsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp red chily powder, 1 tsp vinegar and salt) together in a small bowl. Marinate fish pieces for half an hour.To make the fried fish, heat oil in a pan, and shallow fry the pieces until golden brown. Set aside.Heat ¾ cup oil in a deep pan. Splutter mustard seeds. Fry curry leaves. Add in ginger, garlic and green chilies. Fry again.Now reduce the flame, and add ground turmeric, ground fenugreek, and red chili powder. Pour in ½ cup vinegar. Cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.Add in the pieces pieces, and bring it to a boil again.   Notes  For more color and less heat, add Kashmiri chili powder.If you want more sauce, add boiled and cooled water.     Nutrition Information Yield 28 Serving Size 1 Amount Per Serving Calories 111Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 20mgSodium 79mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 10g      © Nish Kitchen    					Cuisine: 				 				Indian, Kerala			 / Category: Pickles & Relishes          More Pickles                 Raw Mango Pickle |Kadumanga Achar      Indian style mango pickle.   						Get the Recipe					              Green Apple Pickle      A healthy version of pickle made with green apples.   						Get the Recipe					              Kerala Lemon Pickle/ Naranga Achar      Tangy and spicy pickled lemons Kerala style   						Get the Recipe					             Puli Inji | Sweet and Sour Ginger Pickle | Video        						Continue Reading					        

For more color and less heat, add Kashmiri chili powder.If you want more sauce, add boiled and cooled water.

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