Apricot Thokku/ Pickle
Ingredients
4
cups
Apricot
Not over ripe. chopped
1/2
tsp
hing
1
tsp
turmeric
4
tbsp
chili powder
2.5
tbsp
– 3tamarind paste
1/2
cup
gingelly oil
Lots of Love
Roast and grind
1
tbsp
methi seeds
1/2
tbsp
mustard seeds
Instructions
In a small kadai, dry roast 1 tbsp methi seeds, 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds.
Once the methi turns dark brown, turn off flame. Let it cool and grind.
In a large kadai, heat 4 tbsp gingelly oil. ENSURE THE ENTIRE COOKING HAPPENS IN LOW TO MEDIUM FLAME.
Once oil is hot, add 4 cups of chopped apricots. Choose apricots that are firm.
Add 1/2 tsp hing, 1 tsp turmeric, 4 tbsp Chili powder, 2.5 – 3 tbsp tamarind paste and required salt.
Sauté well. After 5 mintues, add 2 tbsp. of gingelly oil and 2 tsp of the ground powder.
After another 3-5 minutes, add 2 tbsp. of gingelly oil and 1 tsp of the ground powder. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
Sauté 2 minutes and turn off flame. Set aside to cool. Thokku is ready!
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