Mixed Pickle
A tangy, spicy condiment that keeps for weeks and adds a sharp kick to any Kerala meal. Made with care and stored in a clean jar, this pickle gets better as the days pass and the flavours meld together.
Ingredientsfor 10 servings
- 250 g Carrot
- 1 nos Beetroot
- 10 nos Dates
- 1 nos Bitter gourd Pavakka
- 10 nos Garlic — finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger — finely chopped
- 5 nos Green chillies — finely chopped
- 10 nos Lemon
- 1 nos Mango
- 1 Spring Curry leaves — finely chopped
- 7 tsp Chilly powder
- 3 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida powder (kayam)
- 2 tsp Mustard seeds kaduku parippu
- 1 cup Gingelly/Sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing mixed pickle, first cut carrot, beetroot, dates, bitter gourd, curry leaves, lime and mango into medium pieces.
Step 2
Add chilly powder and turmeric powder into it. Mix it well and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat gingelly oil in a pan and let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 4
Next, add garlic, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. cook it, stirring slightly.
Step 5
Now toss in the vegetables and asafoetida. cook it, stirring for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Mixed pickle is ready.
Tip
The jar must be completely dry and the spoon must be clean every time you take from it. Any moisture introduces bacteria and spoils the pickle.
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