Drumstick Pickle, South Indian Pickle
by Tarla Dalal

A very different and unusual pickle from the kitchens of South India, the Drumstick Pickle is perfectly spiced and 100% sure to tickle your taste buds.

Sautéed drumstick pieces are allowed to marinate in a tangy and spicy base that includes tamarind pulp, asafoetida and a freshly-ground masala powder that lends the pickle strong hints of fenugreek and mustard.

As the pickle marinates for a day or two, you will find that the drumstick mingles well with the spices to give you a really exhilarating pickle.

If you believe that the right accompaniments make your meal complete, try your hand at other delicious ones like the Quick Carrot and Capsicum Pickle and the Spicy Lemon Pickle .

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ड्रमस्टिक पिकल रेसिपी | सहजन का अचार | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Drumstick Pickle, South Indian Pickle in Hindi)

સરગવાની શિંગનું અથાણું | દક્ષિણ ભારતીય અથાણું | - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Drumstick Pickle, South Indian Pickle in Gujarati)

Drumstick Pickle, South Indian Pickle recipe - How to make Drumstick Pickle, South Indian Pickle

2 cups drumsticks , cut into 50 mm long pieces
3/4 cup mustard (rai / sarson) oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
1 1/2 tsp salt

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Powder
2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Method

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the drumstick and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
Drain well and keep aside.
In the same oil add the mustard seeds, chana dal, kashmiri chillies and curry leaves, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, tamarind pulp, the prepared powder, and salt mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the fried drumstick, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Cool completely, store it in an air-tight container and keep in a cool and dry place for 2 days.
Serve as required.