Pineapple Pickle (പൈനാപ്പിള് അച്ചാര് )
Ingredients
Pineapple chopped- 2 cups
Garlic- 6-8 clovesGreen Chilly- 3-4(optional)
Curry leaves a few
Mustard- 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder- 2 tsp
(adjust according to your taste)
Fenugreek powder- 1/2 tsp
Asofetida-1/3 tsp
Salt as needed
Sugar- 3 tsp
Vinegar- 2 tsp
Method
Cut pineapple into small pieces. Mix with sugar and salt and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.Strain out the liquid into a separate bowl. Bring this to a boil and add vinegar. Allow this to cool.
In a pan heat oil ( 3-4 tbs) and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add sliced garlic curry leaves and green chilly and saute till the raw flavor disappears. Reduce the flame and add the dry powders and mix. Add the pineapple and pineapple vinegar liquid. Mix well and allow to cool and transfer into air tight jar.