Garlic Pickle

Garlic is known for its medicinal properties and it also adds so much flavor to any meal. So lets learn how to make garlic pickle :)

Step 1: Ingredients

• Garlic - 9-10 bulbs
• Ginger- 1 inch piece
• Green Chilly- 8-9 nos
• Red Chilli powder - 3 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Asafoetida powder- 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek seed powder(Roasted)- 1 1/2 tsp
• Coconut oil/Gingerly oil/Sesame seed oil - 1/4 cup
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
• Vinegar - 1 cup
• Salt - As needed

Step 2: Saute the Garlic-

• Peel the garlic, cut the chilies and the ginger.
• Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add the peeled garlic to the hot oil and roast until it is soft.
• Remove the garlic and keep aside to cool.

Step 3: For the Gravy-

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.
• Now add the chopped chilies and ginger.
• Saute well.
• Now add the red chilly powder and the turmeric powder.
• Saute until the raw smell goes away.
• To this mixture, add vinegar. Mix well and let it boil.
• Now, add the salt, fenugreek powder and the asafoetida powder.
• Switch off the flame and allow the gravy to cool.

Step 4: For the Pickle-

• Add the cooked garlic into the gravy. Mix well.
• Store the pickle in a glass or ceramic clay pot for 2-3 days and then have it.
• Serve it with hot rice. Enjoy! :)