First wash and cut the apple into length wise pieces as shown. Add the salt to the chopped apple, mix well and keep aside for 15 mins.
Heat a pan with oil, add mustard and once it splutters add the asafoetida and curry leaves.Wait for 5 secs and turn off the flame.
Add the turmeric powder, fenugreek powder, red chilli powder and fry them in the oil for a few secs.
Add the chopped apple and mix everything well together. Let it come to room temperature in the same pan, so that the apples get a chance to absorb the flavors.
Enjoy with curd rice or dosa, etc.
Notes | FAQ
- Turn off the flame before adding the powders, else they might burn and turn bitter.- For fenugreek powder, you will have to dry roast fenugreek seeds in medium heat. Do not let them turn brown, they will taste bitter. Let them come to room temperature. Then grind them in a dry grinder/mixie to a fine powder.- Adjust salt and chilli powder quantity as per your taste.- A nicely tart apple lends the best flavor to this pickle.