Ginger pickle
Background
Ginger is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine. It is among the healthiest spices on the planet and is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine. Ginger pickle is a very popular pickle. It is prepared by peeling and crushing ginger, and mixing with the tamarind pulp and lastly seasoning with mustard seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped ginger
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- Β½ cup salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp garlic cloves
- 1 pinch asafetida
- 1 pinch turmeric powder
- 1 cup red chilli powder
- 1 Tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Water as required
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2-3 red chillies
Instructions
- Chop garlic to small pieces and keep aside.
- Extract tamarind pulp by soaking tamarind in hot water.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and sautΓ© ginger for 2 minutes.
- In a blender add sautΓ©ed ginger, red chilli powder, tamarind pulp, salt, jaggery, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
- For tempering, take a pan, add oil, dry red chillies, chopped garlic, asafetida, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and sautΓ© it.
- Transfer this tempering to blended ginger mixture
- Store the pickle in airtight container.
- This pickle is served along with steamed rice or any breakfast items like idly, dosa or chapathi.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Lunch - Side
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Health and Diet: - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Moderate
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