Mahani pickle is a traditional pickle which my mother used to make at home. It is a blood purifier and has detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, and contains saponins which act as a diuretic and it is used to promote healthy kidney functioning.
Ingredients |
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| Mahani root | – 1 ½ Kg. |
| Turmeric powder | – 1 tsp. |
| Mustard seeds | – 2 tsps. |
| Red chilli powder | – ½ cup |
| Salt | – ¾ cup or as needed |
| Juce from lemon | – 1 cup |
Method:
- Wash mahani and put in water for 2 hours.
- Scrape outer skin and take out the core in the centre of the mahani and then cut into small pieces.
- Pour water into a vessel and put mahani pices and wash 3 or 4 times.
- Strain the water through a strainer.
- Powder mustard seeds and turmeric powder in a mixer.
- Add chilli powder and little water and grind to a paste.
- Add lemon juice to this mixture and mix in abroad vessel.
- Add cut mahani roots and salt and mix well.
- Keep in an airtight container.
- Mix once in 2 days and your pickle is ready in 20 days.