today we are making lotus stem pickle.
this is how we are going to peel the lotus stems & chop off the hard ends, then slice them to make oblique pieces
we have taken 2 stems for making the pickle while lotus stem vegetable will be prepared from the rest. chop medium thick slices
now we will wash these chopped slices under running water
we have washed the lotus stem slices thoroughly. keep some water to heat on high heat and when the water turns nicely hot put the stems in them.
stir continously forabout 1 and 1/2 minutes and then strain them out. we are not going to cook them soft.
its about 1&1/2 minutes now & the water has started to boil so put off the heat & strain out the lotus stem slices.
immediately put them under running water to arrest further cooking process
then spread them on a thick cotton cloth and dry the excess water by folding the cloth over them
then spread them in a plate and let them dry completely. you may use a fan to dry them faster
ensure they are completely dry before you make its pickle, else the pickle will go bad
In the meantime have a look at the ingredients you will need and get them ready
here they are
the dried chopped & boiled lotus stems
white vinegar
powdered fennel seeds
red chilli powder
turmeric powder
ground mustard seeds
powdered fenugreek seeds
salt
mustard oil asafoetida has been added to it. then it has been heated till the smike ceases. Then this has to be cooled completely before adding to the pickle
to a bowl add the lotus stem pieces and add all the ingredients one after the other. Reserve the mustard oil as the last item to be added
mix the ingredients thoroughly and then fill in a clean & dry bottle/jar
then close the cap tightly. Shake the bottle and keep it in the sun for 8 to 10 days
shake the bottle each morning before keeping in the sun & then take it inside in the evening. Repeat this process over the next 8 to 10 day after which the pickle will be ready to eat
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