FRESH TURMERIC GINGER PICKLE / INSTANT TURMERIC GINGER PICKLE / PASUM MANJAL INJI OORUGAI / KACHCHI HALDI ADRAK KA ACHAR

Raw turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. It is beneficial in preventing cancer.

INGREDIENTS:

Chopped fresh, raw turmeric - 1/2 cup

Chopped ginger - 1/2 cup

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp.

Salt - to taste

Gingelly oil - 1/4 cup

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp.

Hing - 1/4 tsp

Lemon Juice - 4 tablespoons 

METHOD:

Wash turmeric and ginger well, pat it dry. Peel the skin and chop finely. Transfer it to a bowl, add salt, chilli powder and mix well. Marinate for half an hour. Heat oil, add mustard seeds and when it splutters, add hing and turmeric ginger mixture. Saute for a minute. When warm add lemon juice, mix well.  Store in a sterile jar.