Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Brinjal Pickle (Aubergine Pickle)

The brinjal pickle is a great accompaniment with rice and is enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. You can also take a look at my aunt's brinjal pickle recipe.


Ingredients:
4 lbs. brinjals (aubergines)
1 lb. sweet oil
2 oz. salt
1 lb. sugar
1 oz. green chillies cut length-wise 1 bottle vinegar
For masala :
2 oz. cumin seeds
1 oz. saffron powder
4 oz. red Kashmiri chillies
1 oz. mustard
½ lb. garlic
1 oz. methi seeds
1 oz. ginger

Method:
  • Cut brinjals into one inch cubes and apply salt.
  • Grind all the masala ingredients in as much vinegar as is required.
  • Boil remaining vinegar.
  • Add the ground masala.
  • Next add the brinjals, curry leaves and green chillies.
  • Cook for about ½ hour.
  • Add more salt if required as per taste.
  • Cool and bottle. 
We strive to bring you the best of Goan recipes handed down from our mothers and grandmothers whether it is Goan sweets recipes, Goan dessert recipes, the famous Goan xacuti recipe, the vindaloo recipe, the sorpotel recipe and so much more... Enjoy making the best of Goan dishes to tickle your palate and there are so many other favourite recipes you can use as well. So happy cooking and... bon appetit!!