Ingredients:

• 200 g – dried prawns.
• 2 tbsp – chilli powder.
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder.
• 1 tbsp – chopped garlic.
• 2 tbsp – salt.
• 1 tsp – powdered mustard seeds.
• 1 tsp – powdered Fenugreek seeds.
• Few – curry leaves.
• 1 cup – refined oil.
• 1 cup – vinegar.

Method:

1. Wash the prawns well and leave it to dry in the sun, for one hour.
2. Heat 2 tbsps of oil in a pan and fry the prawns, till brown. Keep it aside.
3. In another pan, heat the remaining oil, till smoky.
4. Add curry leaves, chopped garlic and fry well.
5. Now add the chilli powder, fenugreek powder, mustard powder, salt, vinegar and fry for some time.
6. Add the prawns and mix well. Simmer for 5 mins, then remove from heat.
7. When the pickle is cold, store in bottles and use when required.

Recipe courtesy of Bridget White