Garlic Pickle ( Achaar Recipe )

Ingredients

1/2 cup garlic (lehsun) cloves , peeled

3 tbsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tsp finely chopped jaggery (gur)

1/2 tsp salt

To Be Ground Together For The Masala:

2 tsp split mustard seeds (rai na kuria)

1/4 tsp split fenugreek seeds (methi na kuria)

1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1/4 tsp crushed coriander seeds

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method

Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the garlic cloves and turmeric powder and sauté on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till they are soft, while stirring continuously.

Add the lemon juice and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the chilli powder, jaggery and salt and cook on a slow flame for another 2 to 3 minutes or till the jaggery has dissolved, while stirring occasionally

Add the masala powder, mix well and cook for another minute.

Remove from the flame, cool and store in a sterilised glass jar.

Store in a cool dry place. This pickle is ready for the table after 1 week.

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