Simple Dates Pickle
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 20 dates
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 2 dry chillies chopped
- A sprig curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- A pinch hing asafoetida
- 1/4 cup vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the dates. Remove the seeds and chop into quarters. Set aside.
- In a fry pan, heat the oil. Splutter the mustard and fenugreek seeds.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, chillies and curry leaves and saute till raw smell is gone, a couple of minutes.
- Add in the powders and vinegar and allow to boil.
- Now add in the chopped dates and mix well.
- Cook on low flame for around 5 minutes. Switch off, allow to cool and store in a dry bottle.
Notes
Add more vinegar for sourness. Add boiling water if you want it with liquid.