Andhra style Brinjal Pickle -

In Andhra pradesh, people prepare seasonal pickles like Tomato, Mango, Lemon and more and more pickles.  In summer season these pickles are prepared at home and stored for the whole year.  so Andhra means pickles...  so many varieties of pickles are made in Andhra Pradesh.   Today I will share a different kind of spicy pickle which is Andhra style Brinjal pickle.  It is very easy to make at home and can be stored for minimum 8 to 10 days.  The process is so simple and taste is mmmmmmmhhhhhh.   Let us see now see how to make Brinjal Pickle.  

Ingredients :

• Garlic clove -  15
• Brinjal -  1/4 Kg
• Cumin seeds -  1 tbsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 2  tbsp
• Red chilli powder -  4 tbsp
• Salt - 4 tbsp
• Oil - 100 grams
• Jeera -  1 tbsp
• Mustard -  1 tbsp
• Dry red chillies - 4 

Method of preparation of Brinjal pickle:

• First you need to take a pan and add jeera,mustard seeds and fry for good smell.  When good aroma comes then move them to a  bowl.
• Now cool it for 10 minutes and grind to a fine powder and keep aside
• Next take brinjal and clean them and cut them into small cubes.  
• Take a pan and add oil and heat it. When oil is heated add chopped brinjal pieces and fry them for light golden colour
• Now take a bowl and add salt, red chilli powder, jeera_mustard seeds powder, peeled garlic cloves, fenugreek powder and oil.  Mix them well
• Now add fried brinjal cubes and mix well with hands only
• Now take a pan add 8 tbsp of oil and heat it.  when oil gets heated add mustard seeds, red chillies pieces and fry them till they splutter and then keep them aside and cool it
• After 10 minutes add this tempering mixture into the brinjal mixture and mix well. 
• Take a clean and dry bottle or air tight container and add this brinjal pickle to store it. It can be stored for 10 to 12 days only..

Now the brinjal pickle is ready to eat.  You can serve it with hot steaming rice and a dollop of ghee.  It can also be taken along with idli, chapathi or dosa..

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