Dates_Pickle

Ingredients:
Dates - 1/2 cup (cut into small pieces)
Garlic - 1 tbsp (Chopped)
Ginger - 1 tbsp (Chopped)
Green chilli - 1 tbsp (chopped)
Red chili powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - Few
Oil(Gingelly Oil) - 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice - 2 tbsp
Hing/Asafoetida powder - 1 tbsp
Salt as required

Method:
* Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the mustard. When the mustard starts to turn brown add asafoetida powder followed by the ginger, garlic and green chili. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
* Then add red chili powder and turmeric powder. Continue cooking on low temperature for 3-4 minutes and add curry leaves.
* Add lemon juice and let it boil then Add salt and dates. Mix it well.
* Transfer it to a bottle and keep the lid tight for 2-3 days. Adjust the salt and lemon juice if required and keep refrigerated.


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