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kalakai pickle

karonda/kalakai/karakai pickle
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: condiments, pickle recipes
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup sesame oil
  • 2-2.5 cups kalakai/karonda
  • salt to taste
  • `1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3-4 tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tbsp asafoetida

Instructions

  • dry roast mustard, cumin, and fenugreek seeds until the mustard pops and fenugreek turn slightly brown.
  • cool and grind to a coarse powder. keep it aside
  • heat oil in a pan and add the kalakai in it. mix and cook the fruit in oil until soft.
  • switch off the flame and add salt and turmeric powder.
  • mix well. add chilli powder, asafoetida and prepared pickle powder. mix well and store it in a clean container.

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