Mango Pickle/ Aam Ka Achar.. (Home-Made)

Mango Pickle.. This was my first attempt to make mango pickle at home and it turn out to be very delicious and perfect. It is not like I don't know to make pickles I use to help my mother alot to make pickles every time and she makes the best pickles in the world. It has been a 4 years I dint help her and I also use to buy pickles from market or get it from my mom's place, that's how I never got a chance to make at home. I made this in very small batch to see how it will come but I must say it taste very similar..

Ingredient's.

2 large raw mango

1tsp cumin seeds

1/4tsp fenugreek seeds

1/4tsp black pepper corn

1/4tsp coriander seeds

5 dry red chilli

10 curry leafs

2tsp red chilli powder

1/2tsp yellow mustard seeds

10 garlic pods (crushed)

6tbsp Oil

Salt to taste.

Cooking Method.

Cut the raw mango in to medium chunks and keep it aside.

Dry roast the cumin, fenugreek, black pepper, coriander seeds, curry leafs and dry red chilli and grind to a coarse powder.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan, add garlic, mustard, and red chilli powder and fry on a low flame for 1 minute.

Then add the grounded powder and fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, Switch off the flame and allow the pickle masala to cool.

Then add salt and raw mango and give a good mix and transfer it to jar and keep in the sun light every day..

Pickle is ready. You can start eating this pickle after 2 to 3 days.

Potato & Cauliflower Curry.. (Aaloo Gobi Ki Sabji)

Potato & Cauliflower Curry!!! This is my own recipe and it is very much liked in my family and friends, every time I cook this curry I get lots of compliments.. It can be cooked with or without onion and garlic, this recipe does not have anything except (red chilly powder, turmeric and coriander powder)... It can be served with almost every dish and the most important thing is it will get cooked in less them 15minutes.. Simple yet very very delicious curry...

Ingredient's.

1 medium size cauliflower (cut into big chunks)

2 medium potato (cut into big chunks)

1tsp red chilli powder, 1/2tsp turmeric, 1tsp coriander powder

1tbsp any pickle masala (optional)

1/4tsp cumin seeds

3tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Handful of chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.

Cooking Method.

In a non-stick deep frying pan, add oil and cumin seeds, when they splutter, add all the masala powder and fry for 2sec. Then add the pickle masala, cauliflower, potato and salt, give a nice mix, cover the lid and cook on a medium to low flame, till the potato and cauliflower is tender, that will take about 10 to 12 minute.

Then open the lid and fry for another 1 to 2 minutes on a high flame..

Garnish with coriander leaves

Serve hot with Rice, Roti or Poori..

Stuffed Brinjal!!!

Brinjal commonly known as the eggplant, brinjal is one of the most easily available and affordable vegetables. In its unripe form, it is a large greenish-whitish vegetable and when ripe, it turns a deep violet. Brinjal can be cooked in many different ways and provides many essential nutrients that are needed for overall well-being of the body. In fact, one can even take brinjal soup to attain maximum benefits from this vegetable. It is a very good source of potassium and contains a high content of water and fiber.. Source from Lifestyle Lounge.

Ingredient's

3 brinjal

1 large onion, 1 green chilli, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Pickle masala (any pickle)

Salt and Oil as requires.

Cooking Method

Wash the brinjal well and dry on a towel until completely dry. Make a small hole on top of the brinjal and remove the seeds. keep them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add all the above ingredients and make a mixture. Then stuff the prepared mixture into the brinjal.

In a pan, heat the oil and place all the brinjal. Cover and cook on a low flame till the brinjal are done (about 20 to 25 minutes). Remove the lid and allow to crispen. Serve with hot Roti's..

Achari Bharwa Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Stuffed Bitter Gourd. Last year i had cooked achari bharwa bhindi by using my MIL's pickle and tried to use the same ingredients in bitter gourd and it turned out equally tasty. Though the stuffed bitter gourd may retain some of the bitterness, but it is sure to be relished with roti and rice too. I always prefer baby bitter gourd because in that bitterness is very less and it taste good..

Ingredient's

4 bitter gourd (Karela)

1 large onion, 1 green chilli, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Pickle masala (any pickle)

Salt and Oil as requires.

Cooking Method

Wash the bitter gourd well and dry on a towel until completely dry. Make a slits in each and remove the seeds. keep them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add all the above ingredients and make a mixture. Then stuff the prepared mixture into the bitter gourd. In a pan, heat the oil and place all the bitter gourd.

Cover and cook on a low flame till the bitter gourd are done (about 20 to 25 minutes). Remove the lid and allow to crispen. Serve with hot Roti's.

Achari Paratha... (Pickle Paratha)

A very tasty paratha that is quick to make and very filling. You can use mango pickle or vegetable pickle to give the best taste. Achari Paratha makes most flavorful, colorful, delightful, which can be served in the form of rolls. stuffed with dry sabji. Instead of eating pickle with paratha, you eat pickle in paratha...

Ingredient's
3 cups Flour
2tbsp pickle masala (any type of pickle)
3 Green chillies
1/2 tsp Salt
Ghee/Oil for frying Water as required

Cooking Method
Make a dough by adding pickle masala, green chillies, salt and sufficient water. Knead the dough properly and keep it aside for 10 minutes. Then roll out 10-12 pieces.Take a piece and flatten it on the floured board to give the shape of a roti. Put the paratha on a preheated tava.Turn after cooking for 1-2 minute. After a minute apply ghee/oil around the edges and turn again. Fry till the brownish color appears on both sides.
Serve it with Curd.

Achari Bharwa Bhindi ( Stuffed Lady Finger's)

This recipe goes to my MIL, because i have seen her adding pickle masala in all the veggie's which can be stuffed and cook. First time when i had gone to my MIL's place, she had cooked stuffed bitter gourd and that was tasting awesome with parathas. Then i asked her from where do you buy this masala, she said this masala is home made, that is nothing but a Pickle masala. I told her give me also this pickle so that even i will cook this kind of delicious stuffed veggie's.. She gave me 1 bottle of pickle and i have kept it safely, but that is also getting over i need to tell her about it. This pickle can be stored for more then 1year. I will definitely get this secrete pickle recipe from her and post it to all, so that every body can have a delicious pickle which can last for a long time.. 

This achari bharwa bhindi is very simple to make just because of pickle masala, that has all the ingredients which needs for any stuffed veggie's. Just you need to add onion, green chilli and garlic cloves. And in a couple of minutes your stuffed recipe is ready to eat... 

Ingredient's
10 bhindi (Lady finger)
1 large onion, 1 green chilli, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pickle masala (any pickle)
Salt and Oil as requires

Cooking Method
Wash the lady’s finger well and dry on a towel until completely dry. Chop the crown off and make slits in each. keep them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add all the above ingredients and make a mixture. Then stuff the prepared mixture into the lady's fingers. In a pan, heat the oil and place all the lady's fingers. Cover and cook on a low flame till the lady's fingers are done (about 15 minutes). Remove the lid and allow to crispen. 

Serve with hot Roti's.