Ginger Tamarind Pickle

Pickles can be tried in varieties with  ur choicest Vegetables, Fruits n dry fruits. Try this Ginger-Tamarind pickle for a change. This is an instant pickle or thokku that needs stir-frying in the process - for 10 mins continuously to get it done. This yumm combo pickle tastes so good that I thought to share this recipe with U. This can be kept upto 15 days or even a month's time if preserved properly or refrigerated.U can omit tamarind and try this recipe with 2-3 tbsp lemon juice for a healthier option. Try this recipe at home and enjoy Sambar rice, Curd rice or Coconut rice with this pickle. Enjoy ur Meal!. BonAppetit!.

Ginger-Tamarind Pickle - Pickle made with tamarind Pulp and grated ginger

Ingredients:
    50 gms grated Ginger - peeled
    35 gms tamarind pulp
    1 tsp chilli powder
    1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds(powdered)
    1/2 tsp Asafoetida powder
    1/2 tsp Mustard seeds(powdered)
    1/2 tsp Salt
    juice of a lemon
    1 tbsp refined oil
    few curry leaves(optional)

Directions:
    1.Stir-fry powdered mustard seeds,asafoetida powder,fenugreek seeds and curry leaves(optional) in oil on low flame for a min.
    2.Add tamarind pulp and stir-fry it on medium flame for 5-6 mins till rawness gets diminished .
    3.Add grated Ginger,chilli powder and salt and stir it for 5 mins on medium flame or till oil gets separated
on top.Turn off the flame.
    4.Sprinkle lemon juice and Mix it well.
    5.Leave it for 2-3 hours to get it cooled and store it in a container.That's all!.


Sending this recipe to 'Walking Down The Memory Lane' Event hosted by Mrs.Gayathri Kumar's Gayathri's Cookspot

Dates Thokku - an Instant Pickle

Easy to make instant Dates pickle recipe is given here to try at home.It can be done in 12 mins with minimum spices and the sweet and sour taste will be luved by the kids.You can try this recipe with chopped raisins (kismis), dry figs and other dry fruits.Store it in an air-tight jar and keep it in the frige.U can have it for a week .But don't worry,it will get done in few days -if U have kids at home.It goes very well with steamed rice and sambar or yoghurt or curd rice.Try this at home and enjoy your Meal!.  BonAppetit!.

Dates Thokku(Pickle) - A variation of Pickle or say an Instant pickle done with Dates

Ingredients:

20 Dates(de-seeded and cut into small pieces)
1 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 1/2 tsp salt or needed
1 tsp mustard seeds
5 tsp refined oil
1 lemon

Directions

    1.Ground 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds and 1/2 tsp mustard seeds into fine powder.
    2.Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan,splutter mustard seeds,fenugreek-mustard powder and then the dates
pieces and saute them for 3-4 mins continuously.
    3.Add chilli powder,asafoetida powder,turmeric powder and salt and saute them till done for 4-5 mins.(if you have pickle powder,u can add 1 tsp when u add chilli powder(reduce it to 1/2 tsp) but it is optional).
    4.Sprinkle white pepper powder and mix it well for a min.
    5.Add the juice of a lemon,stir it well for a min and Turn off the flame .That'a all!

U might also like:
* Bittergourd Pickle or Thokku
* Mango-Ginger Pickle
* Mutton Pickle