Mouthwatering Snacks of Madhya Pradesh
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 21-06-2014
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Mixed Vegetable PickleIngredientsCauliflower- 500 grams ( 2 1/2 cup cut in pieces), Carrot- 500 grams(2 1/2 cup cut in pieces), Peas/Turnip- 200 grams ( 1 cup), Heeng (asafoetida)- as much as 1 pea, Mustard oil- 100 grams ( 1/2 cup ), Yellow mustard- 2 tbsp (grounded), Turmeric powder- 1 tsp, Red chilly powder- 1 tsp, Vinegar- 1 tbsp (juice of 2 lemons), Salt- add to taste ( 2 1/2 tsp).
How to makeCut cauliflower into big pieces(heat water and add 1 tsp salt). Put the pieces in this water, cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Wash, peel and wash carrots again. Cut carrots in 2 inch long, thin strips.Heat water enough to submerge all the vegetables in a utensil. Put all the vegetable pieces in boiling water, boil for 3-4 minutes, then cover and keep for 5 minutes.
Strain the water from the vegetable with a strainer. Dry the vegetables on a washed thick cloth for 4-5 hours in the sun. When all the water has dried up then put the vegetables in a big bowl, add yellow mustard, salt, red chilly powder, oil and Heeng(crushed) then mix properly. Also mix vinegar or lemon juice.
Fill the pickle in a dry glass or plastic container. Stir the pickle once in 2 days. The pickle will turn sour and tasty in 3-4 days. Cauliflower, carrot, peas Mixed Vegetable Pickle is ready. Take it out from the container whenever you want to eat. This pickle can be stored up to a month. If you want to increase it's shelf life then keep pickle in the fridge or put oil enough to completely submerge the pickle.