--Prawn Balchav

This is one of the most delicious pickles one could have the satisfaction of making. It compliments most food and also makes a delicious spread on rotis for a snack. Ingredients : 1/2 kg big prawns 1/2 bottle vinegar salt to taste Oil for frying For grinding : 6 red chillies 1 piece ginger 3 pods garlic little turmeric 1 tsp. jira A marble sized piece of tamarind Mince or chop 4 green chillies 2 large onions 1 piece ginger 8 pods garlic Method : Clean and wash prawns. Marinate in a little salt for 1 hour. Grind the dry masala and mince green masala. Fry prawns in hot oil and remove. Heat sweet oil in a separate dish with curry leaves When brown add minced masala. Stir. When soft add ground masala, vinegar, salt to taste. Boil well and then add fried prawns. Keep down to cool. Then bottle. Can keep for about 2 weeks. TIP:Grind masala with vinegar to preserve long.