Spicy Narthangai Pickle

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Soaking Time : 3 hours

Cooking Time : 30 minutes

 

Ingredients

Narthangai- 1big

Salt - 1 big ladle

Chilli powder - 2 tbsp

Gingelly / Sesame oil - 1 big ladle

Asafoetida - One big piece fried in oil and powdered or 1 tsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Procedure

1. Put the narthangai in boiling water and allow it to stand for 3 hours.

2. Drain, wipe it clean and cut into small pieces

3. Heat oil in a pan, when the oil is hot, add mustard, asafoetida and turn the flame to a simmer. 

4. Add the narthangai pieces, salt and turmeric powder. 

5. Continue to cook till the narthangai is soft and completely cooked.

6. Finally add chilli powder, fenugreek powder and cook for a few more seconds and remove.