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Marich Angur Appler Achaar (Pepper Grapes Apple Pickle)

Serves four to five people.

Ingredients:
  • Large green chili - 100 gm
  • Grapes - 200 gm
  • Apple - 1
  • Chopped ginger - 1 tablespoon
  • Chopped garlic - 1 tablespoon
  • Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons
  • White vinegar - 4 tablespoons
  • Panchforon (a mixture of fennel, mustard, fenugreek, cumin and black cumin) - 1 teaspoon
  • Fried cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar - 4 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon (as needed)
  • Sesame oil - 4 tablespoons
Preparation:
  • Clean and cut the peppers into small pieces.
  • Cut the apple into small cubes. Leave the skin on.
  • Split each grape into two.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the ginger and garlic.
  • Add the panchforon.
  • Stir in the apple and grape pieces and fry until they turn reddish.
  • Add the peppers and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Now add the white vinegar and stir for a while.
  • Once the ingredients turn soft and moist, mix in the sugar.
  • After 2 to 3 minutes, add the coriander leaves, lime juice and salt.
  • Let it cook over low heat.
  • When the oil separates out and the ingredients become sticky, sprinkle the cumin powder on top and turn off the heat.
  • Add additional sugar if necessary.
  • Serve hot or cold.

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