Date Pickle

This is another recipe that was provided to me from Deepa aunty. This is a typical no fuss, north Kerala pickle.  The sweet spicy taste of this pickle just makes it more mouth-watering. Not much time is needed to make this pickle & only a handful if ingredients are required. I had served this one as a side along with my Dum biriyani.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates finely chopped
• ¼ cup sultanas
• 4 tbsp. gingelly oil
• 2-3 tbsp. chilli powder
• 1/3  – ¼ cup vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 10-15 garlic pods
• 2 tsp. split mustard seeds (kadukku parippu)

Grind vinegar, chilli powder & salt together. Transfer to a bowl.

In a pan, add oil and fry dates and sultanas for about 3-4 minutes on a medium high flame. Remove & add to the bowl; add split mustard seed and sugar. In the same oil fry garlic pods and transfer to the bowl along with the oil. Mix completely. (You can add more sugar or chilli powder as you desire).