Jhur Side Pickle

Jhur Side Pickle

Jhur Side Pickle

Veg Vegan

A tangy and spicy pickle made with local vegetables, often served as a side to enhance the flavors of a meal.

Cuisines

Meghalayan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams fresh bamboo shoot
2 tablespoons mustard oil
5 cloves garlic
3 pieces green chilies
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon salt
water as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and finely slice the fresh bamboo shoot.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  3. 3 Add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add green chilies and stir for a minute.
  6. 6 Add sliced bamboo shoot and sauté for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the bamboo shoot.
  8. 8 Add a little water to help the spices coat the bamboo shoot evenly.
  9. 9 Cook on low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.

Tips

Ensure the bamboo shoot is fresh and properly peeled to avoid any bitterness.