Ingredients for Shallots Pickle (Kunjulli Achar):
1. Gingelly oil – 2 big spoons
2. Shallots – 150 gm
3. Mustard – ½ small spoon
Cumin seeds – ½ small spoon
4. Red chillies – 6
Curry leaves – 2 stems
Asafoetida powder – ¼ small spoon
5. Chilli powder – 2 big spoons
Turmeric powder – 1/4 big spoon
Salt – For taste
6. Mustard powder – 1/2 small spoon
Fenugreek powder – ¼ small spoon
Jaggery – 1 small piece
7. Tamarind – Gooseberry-sized
How to prepare Shallots Pickle (Kunjulli Achar)?
1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté shallots. Keep it aside.
2. In the remaining oil, sputter mustard and cumin seeds.
3. Add red chillies and curry leaves, and add asafoetida powder. Mix contents well.
4. Add sautéed shallots, salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder and sauté again.
5. Using the ladle/spatula, gently mash the shallots a little bit.
6. Add ingredients no: 6 and mix well.
7. Squeeze tamarind and add to shallots.
8. Add extra salt if needed. Mix and boil the contents well.
9. Allow your shallot pickle to cool off completely.
10. Store in an air-tight container.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, March 4-17, 2023
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