Kashmiri Monj Anchar - Kohlrabi Pickle

Kashmiri Monj Anchar - Kohlrabi Pickle
  • PREP TIME
    Mins
  • COOK TIME
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  • Total Time
    Mins
  • SERVING
    People

Ingredients

  • 4 monj/ kohlrabi with leaves,
  • 2 tbsp of mustard seeds/aasur
  • 1 tsp of ajawan/ anaseed
  • 2 tsp of saboot dhania/ whole coriander seeds crushed
  • 4 tsp Lal Mirchi/Red chili powder
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 cups of oil
  • 2 tsp of salt or as per taste
  • 1 glass bottle or Jar or ceramic jar




METHOD

  • Peel and Cut monj/kohlrabi in to medium cubicle pieces.
  • Clean and cut leaves in to half.
  • Wash monj in water.
  • Drain all the water and spread on towel or newspaper under open sun for a day or two
  • Take oil in a deep wide bowl
  • Add all the ingredients to oil.
  • Add monj to oil mixture. Mix well.
  • Fill the jar or bottle with monj mixture by pressing to release all air out. Do not fill the jar completely till tip as oil may rise and drip out of jar.
  • Close the jar tightly.
  • Place the jar under direct sun.
  • Open jar after two days to check if more oil is needed. You may need to add more oil.
  • Leave for 5 to 6 days under moderate sun. 2-3 days under bright sun.

Pickle is ready to eat.
To retain crunchiness in monj-anchar.  Store in refrigerator


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  • Vicky Raina

    Vicky Raina

    I love going thru your recipes. Takes me back home to Kashir (Kashmir), the good old days. Thank you so much for making these available to everyone :-)

    • 5 / 5
  • Sameer Kaul

    Sameer Kaul

    Thanks Reena ji, tried Monj Anchar two weeks ago and came out good.

    • 5 / 5

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