Drumstick Pickle

Servings:1

cook time:20min

Now,this is as exotic as it gets. The pungent flavour of drumstick blends very well with the hot spices, resulting in an aromatic and flavourfull pickle that will leave you licking your fingers.

Ingredients

• 15 to 20 drumsticks, cut into 75 mm (3") long pieces
• 1 cup mustard (rai / sarson) oil
• 1 tbsp chilli powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
• 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
• salt to taste

Directions

1. 1Wash and steam the drumstick pieces in a steamer. Drain and keep aside.
2. 2Heat the oil in a kadhai till its smoking point and keep aside.
3. 3When slightly cool, add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and mustard seed, mix well and sauté on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4Remove from the flame add the salt and drumstick pieces and mix well.
5. 5Store at room temperature for 5 days and use as required.