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Marination
Wash and pat dry the fish pieces. cut them into cubes. Apply salt, turmeric and red chilli on them and let it marinate for 30 mins.
- Serving Size 1 Tea Spoon (5 g)
- Calories18.7 kcal
- Carbs0.1 g (0.3 kcal)
- Protein0.4 g (1.7 kcal)
- Fats1.8 g (16.6 kcal)
Macher Achar recipe
Macher Achar/Fish pickle is a good source of protein, phosphorus, niacin, and an excellent source of selenium, vitamin b12, and vitamin D. HINT: Eat pickles in moderation as they contain high sodium.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 114 persons
Ingredients
Raw fish
250 Grams
Vinegar
2 Table Spoon
Sesame oil
200 Milliliter
Chillies green - all varieties
20 Grams
Curry leaves
10 Grams
Garlic small clove
10 Grams
Ginger fresh
5 Grams
Cumin seeds
1 Grams
Fenugreek seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Mustard seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Salt
2 Table Spoon
Red chilli powder
2 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Preparation
Coarse grind mustard, cumin, and fenugreek seeds and keep aside.
3
Frying
Deep fry the pieces in sesame oil till golden brown. remove and keep them aside. Use the remaining oil for seasoning. Add the spices powder to the oil, also add crushed ginger and garlic, curry leaves and green chillies.Once the raw smell is gone add vinegar. Switch off the flame. Toss the fried fish pieces and mix well. Let the pickle rest for 2 days.
4
Serving
Once done serve the pickle with rice or roti.
Nutrition Label
Macher Achar
- Serving Size1 Tea Spoon (5 g)
- Calories18.7 kcal
- Carbs0.1 g
- Fiber0.1 g
- Sugar0.0 g
- Protein0.4 g
- Fat1.8 g
- Saturated fat0.3 g
- Mono unsaturated fat0.7 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.7 g
- Cholesterol1.1 mg
- Sodium104.8 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Macher Achar | Chicken achaar | Chicken Oorugai | Chicken pickle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18.7 kcal | 20.5 kcal | 20.5 kcal | 20.5 kcal |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2 g | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 104.8 mg | 60.3 mg | 60.3 mg | 60.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 1.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 2.5 mg | 2.5 mg |
