Instant Apple Oorugai (Pickle) ~ Day 78

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yields: 4 cups

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Ingredients:

• Granny smith Apples or any tart variety apples - 4, chopped 
• Red chili powder - 2 tbsp or to taste
• Mustard powder - 2 tbsp (freshly ground black mustard seeds)
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Sesame oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients (except oil), in a dry non-plastic dishware.
2. Heat sesame oil in a small skillet until slightly smoky.  Pour the oil over apple mixture.
3. Mix well, cover and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes.  
4. Serve with any type of Indian food as a spicy accompaniment.  My choice is always with thayir sadam / yogurt rice.