Pickles

Kerala Dishes, Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Kondattam Mulaku Achar / Thairu Mulaku (Curd Chilly) Pickle

Ingredients: 100 gm kondattam mulaku / thairu mulaku / curd chillies6-7 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 small piece ginger, chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 sprigs curry leaves2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp fenugreek powder1/4 tsp asafoetida1-2 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp mustard seedssalt, as required2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Mango Dates Pickle / Sweet Mango Pickle

Ingredients: 4 raw mangoes/ pacha manga1/4 kg dates, pitted1/4 cup + 5 tbsp vinegar1/2-3/4 cup sugar (add sugar according to the sourness of the mango)20 dry red chillies1 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds1 tsp mustard seeds4 green chillies, chopped1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 sprig curry leavessalt to tastewater, as required5 tbsp gingelly oil Preparation: Wash the mangoes […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Plum Pickle

Ingredients: 7-8 plums6 big garlic cloves, sliced1 tbsp ginger, sliced2 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves3 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1/4 cup vinegar1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste3 tbsp gingely oil Preparation: Cut each plum into pieces and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan and splutter […]

Malabar Recipes, Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Beetroot – Dates Pickle

Ingredients: 2 beetroots1 medium carrot20-25 dates, pitted and chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped12 garlic cloves, finely chopped4 green chillies, finely chopped2 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 cup vinegar1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil / gingely oil Preparation: Soak dates in enough hot water for 45 minutes. Then grind to […]

Kerala Dishes, Malabar Recipes, Pickles, Sadhya Recipes, Salads/ Condiments

Lemon Dates Pickle

Ingredients: 12-15 small lemons / 5 large lemons20 dates, pitted and chopped1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced12 garlic cloves, sliced4 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp asafoetida1/2 tsp fenugreek powder1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 cup vinegarsalt to taste1 1/2 tsp + 1 1/2 tsp sugar3-4 tbsp gingely oil […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Strawberry Pickle

Ingredients: 20 strawberries6 big garlic cloves, sliced1 tbsp ginger, sliced2 sprig curry leaves2 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp fenugreek powder2 tbsp vinegar1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste3 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash and chop strawberries into pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add sliced garlic, ginger […]

Malabar Recipes, Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Carrot – Dates Pickle

Ingredients: 1/2 kg carrots10 dates, pitted2 tbsp ginger, sliced2 tbsp garlic, sliced3-4 green chillies, cut into rounds3/4 cup vinegar 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp pickle powder (optional)1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste Preparation: In a small pan, lightly dry roast 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/4 […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Avakaya Pickle / Andhra Raw Mango Pickle

Ingredients: 3 big raw mango, cubed1/4 cup chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup mustard seeds1/2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 tbsp salt7-8 garlic cloves, peeled1/4 cup sesame / gingely oil Preparation: Cut mangoes into cubes and keep it aside. In a pan, dry roast 1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds till light brown colour and keep […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Papaya Pickle

Ingredients: 1/2 kg papaya2 tbsp ginger, sliced2 tbsp garlic, sliced3-5 green chillies, sliced1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp asafoetida1/2 tsp fenugreek-mustard powder6-7 tbsp vinegar1/2 tsp jaggery1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste3 tbsp gingely oil Preparation: Peel and cut papaya into long slices. Drain the water well and […]

Non Veg, Pickles, Salads/ Condiments, Seafood, Squid

Koonthal / Squid Pickle

Ingredients: 1/2 kg squid2 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 big piece ginger, crushed10-12 garlic cloves, crushed10-12 green chillies, finely chopped2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp asafoetida1 tsp fenugreek powder1/2 cup vinegar1 tsp sugar1/2 cup gingely oilsalt to taste Preparation: Clean and cut the squid into small pieces. Then […]

Pickles, Salads/ Condiments

Raw Dates / Yellow Dates Pickle

Ingredients: 25 yellow dates / raw dates1″ piece ginger, cut into thin slices10-12 garlic cloves, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped2 tsp mustard seeds4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder ( adjust to your spice level)1 tsp asafoetida2 tsp fenugreek powder1 tbsp sugarsalt to taste1/3 cup gingely oil1/3 cup vinegar Preparation: Wash the dates and pat dry using […]