Fresh Prawn Pickle from Goa

 

The culture of Goa is represented in their flavors and cooking style. With the long era of Portuguese rule and people of all three communities in Goa- The Hindu, Muslims and Christians have contributed to the local food in Goa.  It is a perfect mix of east and west. The best thing of goan cuisine is that "The Tradition style of Cooking" is still alive today. Seafood and Rice is their staple food. They are also experts in pickling different types of seafood. Today's recipe is a simple and savory Pickle made of Fresh Prawns.

Ingredients :

• small prawns 20 - 25 (in number)
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 15 - 20 whole black pepper
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida or hing
• 1  tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder( adjust the amt. of chili powder according to your taste)
• 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil

 

Preparation time : 15 - 20  minutes

Cooking time :  10 minutes

Serves : 3

• Wash, shell and devein the prawns. Pat dry. You need small prawns for this pickle recipe. First marinate the prawns with salt, turmeric powder and 1 tbsp red chili powder . Keep marinated  for 10 to 15 minutes .
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick skillet , add mustard seeds, when it starts to sputter, add fenugreek seeds, whole black pepper, asafoetida,  fry till the fenugreek seeds change its color to dark brown . Keep aside and let cool. Once it attains room temp., blend the spices together in a blender.
• In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil and fry the prawns till golden brown on both the sides , next add the spice mix, 1 tbsp red chili powder and cook for another minute.
• Lastly add the tamarind pulp and cook till you get a gravy of thicker consistency .
• Enjoy this freshly made pickle with boiled rice and any other curry of your choice. I even enjoyed this dish with chapati and vegetable curry :-) .

I'm sending this recipe to Pickle/Achar/Uragayi Mela Event

Shobha made this  fabulous "Thank You" Tag for me. So sweet of you Shobha ! Thank you so so sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much ! 

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