Tried out this sweet sour and spicy pickle with apples today. It is really very delicious. If you want to serve it instantly just simmer for little more time sprinkling water as needed.
Ingredients:
Apples ..... 2 or as or as needed)
Saunf / fennel seeds ... 1 tsp
Cumin seeds .............. 1 tsp
Mustard seeds ........... 1 tsp
Kalonji / onion seeds ... 1/2 tsp
Methi / fenugreek seeds .. 1/2 tsp
Dry red chillies ........... 2-3
Turmeric powder ..... 1/4 tsp
Crushed jaggery ....... 1 tsp
Vinegar .................. 1 tbsps
Salt ........... to taste
Oil ....... 2 - 3 tbsps
Method:
1. Wash the apples well and wipe them with a kitchen cloth.
2. Cut them into small cubes or desired size pieces.
3. Now dry roast lightly all the spices mentioned in the list and grind them coarsely.
4. Heat oil in a pan. Reduce the heat and add the jaggery and vinegar.
5. Stir until jaggery melts. Tip in the spice powder and salt.
6. Add the apple cubes and mix well to coat the masala.
7. Simmer for a minute.
8. Allow it to cool and then put it in a sterilized jar.
Serve with Rotis / Puris / Theplas
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Interesting recipe! What does it mean to dry roast? I haven't heard of that before...
ReplyDeleteDry roasting means sauteeing in a griddle without using oil until the spices get a nice aroma and colour.
DeleteThis sounds delicious and perfect with paratha nad a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteYes Nayna.. goes with parathas :)
DeleteThis pickle sounds delicious. I like the idea of adding the apples at the end so that they are still crispy when you eat the pickle. Be perfect with puris and theplas.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mina. This is a must try pickle.
DeleteShobha I made apple pickle recently and loved it.However, I added ready made pickle masala which I had. An easy and delicious alternate to raw mangoes.
ReplyDeleteYes, even I made it in Brazil for the first time and surprisingly it tasted so good.
DeleteThis apple pickle surely seems to be having tangy sweet flavors. The apple pickle would even go with mathri. I will try with green apples as well.
ReplyDeleteSounds good. Green apples might taste even better as they have a tangy flavour
DeleteApple pickle sounds lipsmackingly delicious. Never thought of making pickle with apples. So innovative and a must try recipe. Dry roasted spices definitely give a wonderful aroma.
ReplyDeleteDo give it a try Sujata. It really tastes so good.
DeleteI have not tried making an apple pickle but this looks like a good accompaniment with any meal. Lovely one.
ReplyDeleteDo try it Jayashree. You will love it for sure.
DeleteLove this apple pickle. Sounds absolutely delicious. Perfect for the season.
ReplyDeleteThanks for liking Archana
DeleteInteresting recipe of a pickle using fruits .. loved the freshly roasted and ground pickle masala
ReplyDeleteFresh masala always gives a better flavour to any pickle. Thanks for liking.
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