HING WALA AAM KA ACHAR / MANGO PICKLE WITH ASAFOETIDA

Summer is the time when mangoes are available and we start making pickles. There is also enough sunlight to keep the pickles out for maturing. This time I tried out a simple Hing Wala Aam ka Achar. This pickle has a strong flavour of hing or asafoetida compared to other pickles.
If you are making a small quantity then you need very little oil and the pickle can be stored in the refrigerator.

METHI SPROUTS PICKLE / METHI DANA KA ACHAR

Methi or fenugreek seeds are bitter in taste but have many health benefits. They are used extensively in Indian cooking in the form of spice and the greens are used in making a variety of veg and non veg curries.

These days we use a lot of sprouts to make healthy salads. Methi seeds can also be sprouted easily at home. Wash them well and soak for few hours. Then put them in a wet muslin