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Goan Prawn Pickle

I love pickles. This recipe is a Goan prawn pickle which is tangy and spicy. It can be stored for a month in the refrigerator.  It goes well with rice or roti.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: ASIA, Indian
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Fresh prawns De-veined and de-shelled
  • 30 Dry red chillies
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 100 g Garlic cloves
  • 3 Tbsp Oil
  • 100 ml White vinegar
  • Salt as required

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, add red chillies, garlic, cumin seeds, white vinegar and salt. Give it a light stir and set it aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend the above mixture in a blender to a smooth paste.
  3. Heat a pan on medium flame and add oil and the blended smooth paste to it.
  4. Add the prawns to the above mixture and fry until the prawns are cooked.
  5. Let the pickle cool down completely for storage in an air tight jar in the refrigerator.