PICKLED ANCHOVIES

Pickled Anchovies.

200 grms fine anchovies
60 grms finely sliced ginger
60 grms finely sliced garlic
30 grms chillie powder   (more or less)
1 tbs mustard seeds
1 tbs cummin seeds
1 tbs aniseeds
sugar to taste
vinegar as needed
salt to taste
oil

Method:
Fry the anchovies 3/4 cooked. Remove.
Grind the 3 spices roughly using vinegar.
Heat a wok, add oil, fry the garlic and ginger.
Till a bit brown. Add the spices and chillie powder.
Fry well, add little vinegar if needed.
Add sugar to taste, and salt.
Add the fried anchovies and mix well.
Dish out. Bottle when cooled.
It keeps well if you use a dry spoon.