Shrimp/Prawn Pickle

Ingredients :
Shrimp/Prawn - 2 Pounds

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Cup

Cumin/Jeera Seeds - 1/2 Cup

Fenugreek/Methi  Seeds - 1/2 Cup

Onion - 1 (Big Size)

Tomatoes - 2 (Medium Size)

Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 Tsp.

Chilli Powder - 2 to 3 Tbsp.

Salt - To Taste

Oil - 4 Tbsp.

Method :

Heat a pan and dry roast mustard seeds,cumin/jeera seeds and fenugreek/methi seeds.Roast them for about 5 minutes or till nice aroma emerges.Cool it & grind it and keep it aside.In a pan add some oil and fry the shirmp/prawn till the water evaporates completely and set it aside.In another pan,heat 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil and when its hot add a tsp. of mustard seeds.When it starts spluttering, add onions & fry till transculent.Then add ginger-garlic paste and fry for few minutes.Now add tomatoes and stir it well.Let it cook for 5 minutes.Then add the fried shirmp/prawn and mix it well.Now add 2 to 3 tbsp. of  red chilli powder,salt and the ground mixture of  mustard seeds,cumin/jeera seeds & fenugreek/methi seeds and stir it well.Let it cook for 5 minutes.Turn the stove off.Shirmp/prawn pickle is now ready.Serve it with lemon rice,tamarind rice,mango rice or curd rice.

Note:Refrigerate the shirmp/prawn pickle in an air tight container.