Drumstick Pickle Recipe (Saijan Ki Phalli Achar)

Ingredients

• 2 cups drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo), cut into 50 mm long pieces
• 3/4 cup mustard (rai / sarson) oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson)
• 1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 3 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces
• 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1/4 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
• 1 1/2 tbsp salt (namak)
• 2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the drumstick and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
2. Drain well and keep aside.
3. In the same oil add the mustard seeds, chana dal, kashmiri chillies and curry leaves, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
4. Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, tamarind pulp, the prepared powder, and salt mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
5. Add the fried drumstick, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Cool completely, store it in an air-tight container and keep in a cool and dry place for 2 days.
7. Serve as required.