Tag: achars

Pickle masala

Ingredients

• 250 gms methi kuria (coarsely ground Fenugreek seeds ).
• 250 gms. rai kuria ( coarsely ground mustard seeds).
• 1½ tbsp. Asafoetida powder.
• 1 cup salt.
• 2½ cup red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp. turmeric powder.
• 1 cup Sesame oil.

Method

1. Clean both rai and methi kuriya .
2. Dry roast salt on slow flame.
3. In one big kadai ( wok) mix all dry ingredients .
4. After mixing thoroughly add oil and again mix with hand so no lump will form.
5. Now it is called sambhar ( pickle masala)
6. You can store it in air tight container for year or more.
7. You can make any pickle with this masala and use in vegetables and roti or paratha for making achari dishes .