Garlic pickle

Ingredients

6 bunches of garlic
1 tbsp crushed mustard seeds
1/2 tbsp crushed fenugreek seeds (methi)
1/4 tbsp aniseed (sauf)
1/2 cup red chilli powder
1/2 cup salt
1/5 cup turmeric powder
1 cup oil (any refined oil)
glass, china or earthen pickle jar
 

Method

1. Peel garlic. Dry them in sun for two days.

2. In a large plastic or glass bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.

3. Add the garlic cloves add half the oil mix very well with clean dry hands or a spatula.

4. Transfer to a clean jar and press down lightly.

5. Pour remaining oil on top. Allow to marinate for 10 days before using.

6. Take out in small quantities for use in a small glass jar.

7. The main jar should always have a layer of oil floating on top.