Carrot Pickle, Instant
This pickle is ready in 2 days in hot weather and 4-5 days in cold weather. However, it can be eaten immediately. It is not for long term storing and should be kept in the fridge, where it will last a couple of weeks. All amounts are approximate ... [... more]
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Courgette and Ginger Pickle
This is a quick seasonal pickle that can be made with any vegetables that can be eaten raw. It takes only a week or so, to be ready and should be eaten within a couple of months. Spices and salt can be adjusted to taste. Prepare Courgettes and ... [... more]
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Chilli and Ginger Pickle
This is an easy pickle to make. Quantities of chilli and ginger are approximate. The amounts of spices are for a total weight of 100 gm., which make a small jam jar full. Place chillies and ginger in a food processor and chop finely. Do not make ... [... more]
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Lemon Pickle in Oil - 3, A Quick, Microwave Method
This recipe is based on the microwave method described in Lemon Pickle in Oil - 2 by Lapis Lazuli. Wash and dry limes thoroughly. Drying is important, as any hint of water will make the pickle go moldy. I leave them in a sunny place for a day or ... [... more]
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Lemon Pickle in Oil - 2, A Quick, Microwave Method
This pickle is similar to the ones sold in jars in UK supermarkets, but without the mustard oil flavour and without so much salt. As there is little sun for the most time in the UK, a microwave oven was used to replace the 'keep in the sun for x ... [... more]
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Garlic and Green Chilli Pickle 2
Mrs. Vinodini Rastogi is my sister in-law's mum, who lives in Delhi. She is an excellent Indian cook, well known for her culinary skills. This delicious pickle is her family recipe. It is for people who grow their own garlic or have access to ... [... more]
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Garlic Pickle
Heat oil and fry all seeds for a few minutes, until mustard seeds splutter. This pickle is for those of you who like garlic! 1 cup mustard oil, heated to smoking point and cooled completely. *These five make Panch Pooran or five spice mix. It is ... [... more]
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Flageolet Beans in Garlic Pickle
This recipe came about because I had a packet of flageolet beans lying around for a while. I had soaked them the previous night but did not feel like making a 'proper' curry. So I cooked them in garlic pickle that happened to be sitting on my ... [... more]
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Mixed Salad with Mango Pickle Dressing
Here is an easy and delicious salad from north India. Serves 6 Place all salad ingredients and pickle in a bowl and stir together. Adjust salt and pepper and add more pickle if required. 5-6 inch piece of white radish or Mooli, peeled and chopped ... [... more]
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Aubergine (Eggplant) Pickle
This is a simple and quick pickle to make, for when aubergines are in season. Makes approximately two x 1/2 pint jars or 500-600 ml. If using tamarind block, break it up and soak in 60 ml. or 1/4 cup of hot water. Leave to soak for an hour or so. ... [... more]
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Mango Pickle with Chick Peas
This is a quick and tasty pickle to make and the recipe comes from my younger sister in Delhi-Mamta Lemon juice (bottled variety will do but it should be sharp) Optional: 1 tbs. chopped ginger, 1 tbs. chopped green chillies Add salt and turmeric ... [... more]
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Mango Pickle with Garlic
This sweet pickle is very easy to make and it can be stored for many months. If you don't feel like making it yourself and happen to live in Delhi, you can contact Mrs. Pimmy Marwah for supplies. Tel: 011-5403615/5498093. Mustard oil should ... [... more]
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