Family Cookbook


Brinjal Pickle

Ingredients

  • Brinjals (long, slender variety) ยฝ kg (Stalks removed and slit into halves lengthwise)
  • Ginger garlic paste 2 Tbsp
  • Chillie powder 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder ยฝ tsp
  • Fenugreek powder 2 pinches
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Green chillies 3-4 (slit)
  • Curry leaves 2 sprigs (about 10 leaves)
  • Sugar ยฝ tsp
  • Salt 1 tsp or a little more
  • Vinegar 2 Tbsp
  • Oil ยผ cup

Instructions

  1. Cut the brinjals in to long pieces. Soak in salt water while cutting all the brinjals to avoid becoming bitter and black.
  2. Put on a kadai and heat the oil. Once the oil is hot add the
    mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Let it fry for 3-4 minutes. Add chili powder, Turmeric powder, mustard powder and salt.
  3. Mix well and then add the brinjals. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Then add the methi powder and mix well. Add sugar and vinegar. Let it cook for another 5 minutes on low flame.
  4. Switch off the gas and let it cool completely before storing in glass a bottle. Can refrigerate for 10 days.
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