ORANGE PEEL PICKLE

Mandarin oranges come with many names – satsumas, clementines, and tangerines to name a few. What I love most about mandarin oranges is sweet flavor and their skin is very tender. They’re an excellent source of vitamins A and C and fiber. This is a unique pickle, tastes tangy, made out of orange peel. It is also rich in vitamin c .Orange Peel pickle is a very tasty and healthy pickle. This aids in digestion and is good for an upset stomach when consumed with curd rice.

Ingredients

Mandarin Oranges            8 nos.

Red chili powder              2 Tbsp.                   

PickleMasala Powder       2 Tbsp.(click the link)

Salt                              To Taste.

Turmeric Powder            1/8 Tsp.

Asafetida Powder           ½ Tsp.

Grated Jaggery               2 Tbsp.

Lime juice                      1 Tsp.

 For Seasoning

Idaym Nallaennai (Giggly oil)   3 Tbsp.

Mustard seeds                       1 Tsp.

Method:                              

•  Peel the skin of oranges and cut orange peel into thin pieces.
•  Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, when they start crackle, add the orange peel and fry for 3 minutes.
• Once they cooked, add the chili powder, turmeric powder, Asafetida powder, pickle masalas and salt.
• Now add the lime juice and mix it well and let it cook it for few more minutes. Cook till the oil separates on top.
• The mixture is cooled down well, transfer this into a pickle jar, or a glass bottle or container that is completely dry.
•  From this point, the pickle should not come into contact with water or any other moisture to maintain the life of the pickle.
• Give it for  a day and the pickle will be perfect!
• Serve with Curd Rice.