Cauliflower Pickle

Another one of my moms special recipes – Cauliflower Pickle. My hubby just loves it and though I am not a big fan of pickles myself, I can’t resist tasting this one every time my mom makes it.

Also if you are looking for non-vegetarian pickle options, you should definitely try our Mackerel Pickle.

Here is the Cauliflower Pickle recipe:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

Cauliflower: 2 cups chopped into very small pieces
Salt: 2 tsp
Chili Powder: 4 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds (Methi): 1/4 tsp
Peppercorns: 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds: 1 tbsp
Asafoetida (Hing): 1/4 tsp
Lemon: 1
Haldi Powder: 1/2 tsp
Oil: 5 tbsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Wash the cauliflower pieces, drain and let dry completely.
2. Add salt, chili powder to the cauliflower pieces and mix well.

3. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Put fenugreek seeds and stir fry till slightly brown. Take them aside.
4. In the same oil, put the peppercorns. Stir fry for 1/2 minute. Take aside.
5. In the same oil, stir fry hing for 1/2 minute and take aside.
6. In the same oil, finally add the mustard seeds. Close lid and let splutter.
7. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fenugreek seeds, peppercorns, mustard seeds and hing.
8. Add the crushed spices to the cauliflower and mix well.
9. Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan. Keep aside till completely cooled. Add haldi powder to oil.
10. Add oil and lemon juice to the cauliflower and mix well. Store in airtight container.