Meen Achar Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Indian cuisine is a storehouse of unique and interesting culinary gems. The diverse and rich cuisine has a vast array of delicacies that can woo even the simplest of minds. Out of these gems, the assortment of pickles is one of the topmost. This Meen achar is one of the most delicious and unique pickles that Indian cuisine treasures. Made with fried fish slices, some typical Indian spices and tamarind, this pickle will surely leave you asking for more. Try this delicious pickle at home to serve Kerala on a plate. 

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50minstotal
30minsPrep
20minsCook
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Ingredients for Meen Achar Recipe

  • 0.08 kilogram Fish sliced
  • 1/25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 0.17 teaspoon Red chilly powder
  • As required Salt
  • 1/50 cup Crushed ginger
  • 1/50 cup Crushed garlic
  • 1/25 cup Sesame oil
  • 0.13 cup Vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Chilly powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Home made pickle powder
  • 4.17 gram Tamarind
  • 0.08 tablespoon Mustrd seeds
  • 0.08 curry leaves stem

Directions: 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.
Nutrition
value
66
calories per serving
5 g Fat3 g Protein3 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    182mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    11mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    46mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    70mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp