Spicy Cabbage Pickle
A tangy and spicy pickle made from fresh cabbage, perfect as a side dish or a condiment.
Ingredients - Serves 10
- Sesame oil - 1/4 cup
- Vinegar - 1/4 cup
- Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon
- Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 2 tablespoons
- Cabbage - 1 medium, finely chopped
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage and salt. Mix well and set aside for 1 hour.
- After an hour, squeeze out the excess water from the cabbage.
- In a pan, dry roast the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds until they start to pop. Grind them into a fine powder.
- In the same pan, heat the sesame oil. Add the asafoetida, ground mustard and fenugreek powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir well.
- Add the squeezed cabbage to the pan and mix well to coat the cabbage in the spice mixture.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the vinegar and mix well.
- Transfer the pickle to a clean, dry jar. Make sure the pickle is completely submerged in the oil.
- Let the pickle sit for at least 2 days before consuming. Store in a cool, dry place.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 30
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 4g