Dates pickle is a perfect accompaniment for Biriyani. I believe this dish belongs to the Malabar cuisine as it is served in all the Malabar weddings.
I tasted this pickle several years ago at my friend’s wedding and it tasted so unbelievably good. The sweetness of the dates, spiciness from the green chilies and the tanginess from the tamarind; all these flavors will dance in your mouth and will tickle your taste bud. It’s finger licking good…….
Ingredients
- 10-15 nos. Fresh dates (increase or decrease as per sweetness)
- 3 nos. Green chilies
- 1 piece Ginger
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- ½ tsp. Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp. Red chilli powder
- ½ tsp. Fenugreek powder
- ½ tsp. Asafoetida powder
- 4 pods Garlic
- 50 gm. Oil
- 1 tbsp. Sugar
- Salt as required
Method
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add green chillies, ginger and curry leaves and fry for a while.
- Add dates, curry leaves, red chilli powder, pepper powder, fenugreek powder, asafoetida powder and garlic cloves and cook for 5 mins.
- Remove from heat after it boils.
- Add salt and sugar.
- Allow the above mixture to cool.
Dates Pickle