Drumstick pickle comprises fresh drumsticks, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, tamarind, peanut oil, and a few spice powders, all mixed nicely. Follow the step-by-step instructions in my recipe to make drumstick pickle at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Drumstick pickle is a flavorful zesty condiment that enhances the flavor of your meals.
- Store the pickle in an airtight glass container in a cool dark place at room temperature. However, for a longer shelf life and freshness, you may refrigerate it optionally.
- Serve it with chapati, paratha, roti, naan, steamed rice, pulao, biryani, an assortment of dals, different types of vegetable and meat curries, samosas, pakoras, kebabs, raita, yogurt rice, dosa, idli, grilled or roasted meats, and stir-fried vegetables.
- Drumstick pickle offers a spicy, tangy, and zesty taste with a hint of earthy and nutty undertone.
- The similar pickles are carrot pickle, lime pickle, garlic pickle, chili pickle, mango pickle, and radish pickle.
I got this recipe from a local radio jockey I met at a recording booth open-house visit with my son’s class. She was warm, chatty, and offered snacks she had packed. I asked about this particular one and she shared the recipe instantly.
I made this pickle the next weekend. My husband said it was expressive, and my boys called it “a radio food.” Now, it is our regular pickle while having parathas at nights and even with evening snacks sometimes. That afternoon reminded me that behind every cheerful voice on air, there’s a thoughtful woman with a meal that’s as lively and authentic as her words.
How to Make Drumstick Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: At first sauté 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds & 1 tbsp mustard seeds for 8 mins till an aromatic smell comes out and the color changes to brown.
Step 2: Add 100 ml peanut oil in a wok and heat it. Now add 250 grams drumsticks cut into long pieces into the oil. Fry it for 1 min.
Step 3: Now turn off the flame and let it cool.
Step 4: Now add 50 gm red chili powder and 2 tbsp salt into drumsticks.
Step 5: Now add the grounded powder of sautéed 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds & 1 tbsp mustard seeds into the drumsticks.
Step 6: Add 1 tbsp turmeric powder into the drumstick.
Step 7: Mix it very well and leave it for 3 to 4 hours.
Step 8: Drumstick pickle is ready and store it into a glass jar and when ever needed enjoy this delicacy.
Recipe Card
Drumstick Pickle
Ingredients
- 250 grams Drumsticks (cut into pieces)
- 1 tbsp Fenugreek seeds
- 1 tbsp Mustard seeds
- 100 ml Peanut oil
- 50 grams Red chili powder
- 2 tbsp Salt
- ½ tbsp Tamarind
- 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
Instructions
- At first sauté 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds & 1 tbsp mustard seeds for 8 mins till an aromatic smell comes out and the color changes to brown.
- Add 100 ml peanut oil in a wok and heat it. Now add 250 grams drumsticks cut into long pieces into the oil. Fry it for 1 min.
- Now turn off the flame and let it cool.
- Now add 50 gm red chili powder and 2 tbsp salt into drumsticks.
- Now add the grounded powder of sautéed 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds & 1 tbsp mustard seeds into the drumsticks.
- Add 1 tbsp turmeric powder into the drumstick.
- Mix it very well and leave it for 3 to 4 hours.
- Drumstick pickle is ready and store it into a glass jar and whenever needed enjoy this delicacy.
