(Cucumber Achar) INGREDIENTS: 4 cups cucumber, pealed, seeded, and sliced 1/4-in thick into 2-in lengths 1 tablespoon coarse salt for the dewatering of cucumber 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper) 1 tablespoon hot chili paste 1 tablespoon garlic paste 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 3 tablespoons mustard oil, or [...]
(Fresh Chilies with Herbs and Spices) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh hot red chilies 1 cup fresh hot green chilies 1/2 cup mint leaves 10 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper) 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice Pinch [...]
(Radish Achar) INGREDIENTS: 2 lb. daikon radish, sliced 1/4-in thick into 2-in lengths 1/2 cup ground mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper) 2 tablespoons hot chili paste 5 tablespoons mustard oil Pinch of asafetida Salt to taste DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine daikon with one tablespoon of [...]
