How long does Fish Pickle- Kerala Style take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Pickle- Kerala Style serve?

120. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Fish Pickle- Kerala Style spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?

400 grams Fish, 40 grams Ginger, 40 grams Garlic, ½ cup Vinegar, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 3 cup Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?

About 99 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Pickle- Kerala Style

Name: Fish Pickle- Kerala Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 120 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 400 grams Fish; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 cup Gingelly Oil; 2 cup Gingelly Oil; 1½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ cup Green Chilli, Chopped; 40 grams Ginger, Chopped; 40 grams Garlic; 4 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Vinegar; 3 grams Asafoetida

50 min
hot
Serves 120

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Meen Achar, Meen Oorugai · Non-veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Low carb Dairy-free

Kerala fish pickle, or meen achar, of fried fish in gingelly oil with garlic, chilli and vinegar. Spicy, makes 8 servings, 50 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

120 people

Fish400 grams
Salt2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder3 tsp
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Gingelly Oil5 cup
Mustard Seeds1½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Chopped¼ cup
Ginger, Chopped40 grams
Garlic40 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder4 tsp
Vinegar½ cup
Asafoetida3 grams

Contains: wheat, fish, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 120 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 120 people
Energy	99kcal	11880kcal
Protein	0.8g	96g
Carbohydrate	0.4g	48g
Fat	11g	1260g
Fibre	0.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Marinate the fish with salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder and curry leaves. Rest it for 10-15 minutes.
FishSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderCurry leaves
2
Fry it until hard and brown.
Gingelly Oil
3
In a pan, heat 2 cups of leftover gingelly oil and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let it splutter. Add curry leaves, chopped green chilli, ginger and whole garlic. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsCurry leavesGreen ChilliGingerGarlic
4
Add the masalas and roast it in the oil. Next, add vinegar and asafoetida powder. Let it boil.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltVinegarAsafoetida
5
Add the fish and mix it gently.

Before you start

How long does Fish Pickle- Kerala Style take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Pickle- Kerala Style serve?: 120. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Pickle- Kerala Style vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Pickle- Kerala Style spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?: 400 grams Fish, 40 grams Ginger, 40 grams Garlic, ½ cup Vinegar, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 3 cup Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Pickle- Kerala Style?: About 99 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.