దోసకాయ ఆవకాయ
Basic Ingredients:
Dosakai ( Yellow Cucumber)- 1 cup.
Mustard Seeds( ఆవాలు)- 2-3 spoons
Fenugreek /Methi seeds (మెంతులు ) - 1/2 spoon
Red chillies (ఎండు మిరపకాయలు)- 4-5 pieces ( Depending on the spice level)
Asafoetida ( ఇంగువ )- 1/4 spoon
Salt( ఉప్పు )- As required
Sesame Oil (నువ్వుల నూనె )- 1cup
Lime (నిమ్మకాయ)- 1 no. (small)
PRECOOKING PREPARATIONS:
1Wash the Dosakai. Dry with with a paper napkin or clean cloth.
2 Cut into small pieces of 1/2 inch. Remove the seeds.
TIP: Taste the dosakai piece before using it for the pickle. If it is very sour dont use it.
3 Add salt, turmeric and lime juice to these pieces.
4 Marinate for half an hour.
5 Take a pan and fry the red chillies, hing, mustard seeds and Methi seeds.
6 Grind it into powder ans keep it aside.
MAIN COOKING:
This pickle does not require cooking at all.
FINAL TOUCH:
Take the bowl containing marinated dosakai pieces and add the grounded powder.
Pour oil into this bowl and mix well.
Now add salt as per taste ( if required only, as we have already added the salt while marinating).
Marinate the pickle for 24 hours or one day.
Delicious Dosavakai is ready to taste.
This pickle is a MUST in many marriage functions . Easy to prepare and tasty to eat.
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