Ingredients

• 1 kg - fish, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup - vinegar
• 2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - asafoetida
• 2 cups - sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
• Salt to taste
• Grind to Paste:
• 1/4 cup - vinegar
• 1 - garlic flake
• 15 - black peppers
• 1 tbsp - red chilli powder
• 2 tsp - ginger pieces
• 2 tbsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp- fenugreek seeds

How to Make Simple Fish Pickle

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces till golden brown.
• Drain and keep aside.
• On a low flame, add the ground paste and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder.
• Add mustard seeds and asafoetida and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add fish pieces, mix well and fry for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from fire.
• Mix salt and vinegar in a bowl.
• Add the vinegar mixture and let the pickle cool.
• Store in a sterilised jar.
• The fish pieces should be covered under oil (if oil is less, heat some oil and once cool, add it to pickle).
• Store in a cool place.