Ingredients for Pot Tamarind – Dates Pickle (Kudampuli – Eenthappazham Achaar):
1. Coconut oil – 100 gm
2. Mustard – 1 small spoon
3. Garlic – 150 gm
Ginger – 50 gm
4. Curry leaves – 3 stems
Green chillies – 5, chopped fine
5. Well-ripened pot tamarind – 4, chopped fine after removing seeds
Dates chopped fine – 200 gm
6. Chilli powder – 3 small spoons
Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon
Salt – For taste
7. Vinegar – 2 big spoons
How to prepare Pot Tamarind – Dates Pickle (Kudampuli – Eenthappazham Achaar)?
1. Heat oil in a kadai and sputter mustard seeds.
2. Make a fine paste of ginger and garlic, and add to the oil.
3. Sauté the contents, followed by chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add dates and pot tamarind, and keep cooking till it’s smashed well.
5. Add ingredients no: 6 and sauté till a thin layer of oil appears on the surface of the pickle.
6. Turn off the flame and add vinegar.
7. Allow the pickle to cool off completely and store in an air-tight container.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine September 17-30, 2022
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