Shrimp (or) Prawn Pickle

Ingredients:

Prawns or Shrimp : 1 kg

Mustard seeds : 3 tbsp

Fenugreek seeds : 1 tbsp

Poppy seeds : 3 tbsp

Cloves : 30 

Cardamom : 20

Chilli powder : 1 cup

Oil :1/2 kg

Salt : 1/4 kg

Garlic : 4 (Slightly crushed)

Lemon Juice : 1 cup (boiled)

Method:

First juice the lemons ,boil for 45 min to 1hr [approx to 3/4 of its quantity.measure [1c].

Boil prawns vth salt &chillipowder vth out water since water oozes out of prawns. Keep aside.

Roast jeera ,fenugreek ,khuskhus,cloves,cardamom seperately, and grind into powder along with mustard seeds.

Now fry the prawns in oil until crisp and keep aside.

In the same oil add crushed garlic and fry to crisp.

Now add prawns and lemon juice, boil for 5 min and remove from heat.

Add  the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Allow to cool.

Store in a air tight container.

Ordinary prawns taste richer than tiger prawns

FOR CHICKEN PICKLE THE SAME PROCEDURE IS USED, BUT INSTEAD OF BOILING THE CHICKEN,  DIRECTLY FRY THE CHICKEN PIECES IN OIL.

Enjoy.