GONGURA PICKLE

GONGURA PICKLE
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch gongura leaves 2 tbsps oil 1tsp coriander seeds 1tsp fenugreek seeds 6 red chillies 2 green chillies 5 garlic flakes 1 tbsp tamarind extract Salt to taste 1 onion, chopped For Seasoning: 2 tsps oil 1tsp mustard seeds A pinch of asafoetida
METHOD
Slightly roast tamarind in a pan till moisture evaporates and keep it aside. Heat oil and fry coriander, fenugreek seeds, red chillies, green chillies and garlic flakes for a few minutes. Remove and keep aside. Fry gongura leaves in the remaining oil and grind it with the above ingredients. Add tamarind to the paste and grind for another few seconds. Now add salt and mix well. Crackle mustard seeds in oil and add asafoetida. Mix with the gongura mixture. Add chopped onions before serving.

BRINJAL PICKLE

BRINJAL PICKLE
INGREDIENTS
4 medium brinjals 2 tsps chilli powder 2 tsps turmeric powder 3 medium tomatoes 5 tbsps oil 1 tbsp tamarind extract 20 curry leaves 1/4 tsp asafoetida Salt to taste
METHOD In a pan, heat the oil and add chilli powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and stir for a few seconds. Now add sliced brinjal, tomatoes and cook for five min utes. Add the extract of tamarind and stir; when it is cooked add asafoetida and salt, mix well.
Note: Don’t smash the brinjal pieces while stirring.