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ಅಮಟೆಕಾಯಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿನಕಾಯಿAmatekai or Indian Hog Plum Pickle Recipe,

Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 60 to 70 ಅಮಟೆಕಾಯಿ hog plums/amtekayi
  • 1/4 cup ಉಪ್ಪು salt
  • 1 TBSP ಸಾಸಿವೆ mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ಅರಿಶಿಣ turmeric powder

ಒಗ್ಗರಣೆಗೆ:

  • 2 tsp ಎಣ್ಣೆ oil
  • 1/4 tsp ಸಾಸಿವೆ mustard seeds
  • pinch ಇಂಗು asafoetida/hing
  • 1/4 cup ಅಚ್ಚ ಮೆಣಸಿನಪುಡಿ red chilli powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the amtekayi.
  • Spread amatekay and salt in layers in a glass or porcelain dish. (one layer amatekai, one layer salt and repeat)
  • Cover it and keep it aside.
  • Grind the mustard seeds and keep it ready.
  • Mix everyday with a dry spoon to evenly distribute the salt.
  • After 4 or 5 days, you see the amtekai in salt water. (Amatekai will shrink)
  • Now add the mustard powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix it and now the tasty pickle is ready.
  • Store it in a glass jar and you can store it for years.
  • Take little pickle and season it with mustard seeds and hind and enjoy .

Notes

  • Very important to dry the amtekai and also use only dry dishes.
  • Always store it in a glass or porcelain jar.
Keyword Pickles