This is a very simple garlic pickle which can be prepared quickly if the garlic is kept peeled and ready. I have used the big china variety for making this pickle as it is very easy to peel. It goes very well with parathas and curd rice. Today we will learn how to make garlic pickle (poondu oorugai in Tamil-Lahsun Achaar in Hindi) following this easy recipe.
Garlic Pickle-Poondu Oorugai
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Yields: 250 grams
Recipe Category: Pickle
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Yields: 250 grams
Recipe Category: Pickle
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Garlic -250 grams (Peeled)
Salt – 25 grams
Chilli powder – 10 grams
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Asafoetida/Hing – 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (dry roasted and powdered) – 1 1/2 tsp
Gingelly oil/sesame seed oil – 1/4 cup
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Vinegar – 2 tbsp
Preparation
Steam garlic for 6-8 minutes in idli pan or steamer. Spread it on a cloth and let it cool. Leave it for 1-2 hours.The garlic should retain its shape and not be mushy. So do not overcook the garlic. (Note – Also do not wash garlic).
Method
Add turmeric powder, salt, chilli powder, fenugreek powder, vinegar to the steamed garlic. Mix well.
Heat oil well, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, when mustard seeds splutters, pour the oil over the garlic evenly and keep it aside. Do not mix.
After half an hour, mix it well and bottle it.
Delicious garlic pickle is ready in no time.
Storage and Shelf Life – Store it in a clean glass bottle or air tight container. It stays fresh in the refrigerator for more than a month.
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View Comments (44)
Tongue tickling pickle, love it..
I love garlic pickle....really mouthwatering...
Wowww.. Yummy and delicious pickle.. Looks perfect !!
Love garlic pickle.thanks for the recipe!
Cute looking garlic, and the pickle looks delicious.
Drool worthy pickle..love it.
awesome pickle accompanied by cute garlic creatures...
Yummy pickle....cute cute garlic...
The pickle looks so yummy. And I loved the garlic with eyes :)
hey great recipe dear...i luv pickled garlic.
Biny