Apple pickle / Apple achar

Green Apples – 3

Ginger - a thumb sized piece (sliced)

Garlic pods – 6 nos. (Sliced)

Chili powder - 2 tbsp (Add a little water and make a paste)

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Fenugreek Powder – ¼ tsp

Asafoetida powder – ½ tsp

Vinegar – 1 tbsp

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Oil – 1 tbsp

 

1. Clean and cut the apple into small pieces.

2. Add turmeric powder, fenugreek powder and salt into the apple and mix well and keep aside for ½ hour.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to pop.

4. Add ginger and garlic and sauté till it become golden colour.

5. Then add the curry leaves, chili paste, asafoetida powder and 1 cup of water.

6. Allow them to boil.

7. Remove from fire, add apple and vinegar and mix well.

8. Allow to cool.

Store in airtight container.