Meen Achar Recipe

Steps To Prepare

• STEP 1.Marinate the fish slices with salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Keep them aside for 30 minutes.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat some cooking oil in a pan and fry the marinated fish pieces till they are perfectly cooked and crispy.
• STEP 2.In another pan, add some sesame oil and splutter 1tbsp mustard seeds. Add 2 stems of curry leaves, 1/4 cup of crushed ginger and 1/4 cup of crushed garlic. Stir to incorporate well.
• STEP 3.Add 2 tsp chilly powder and 6 tsp pickle powder and mix well. Pour ½ cup of tamarind water and 2 tsp of salt. Mix the ingredients well.
• STEP 4.Once the mixture starts boiling, add 1 cup of vinegar and let it boil.
• STEP 5.Turn off the flame. Transfer the fried fish pieces to the gravy and mix well.

Storage And Serving Method

• STEP 1.You can store the pickle in airtight containers or in the fridge for upto a month or two.