Pineapple pickle, also known as Ananas ka Achaar, is made from pineapple, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a few powdered spices. The steps to make pineapple pickle at home are quite easy as described in my recipe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Pineapple pickle is a delightful and versatile condiment.
- Store it in a clean, dry, and airtight glass jar in the fridge for an extended shelf life.
- Serve the pickle with rice dishes, snacks, grilled meats, sandwiches, a cheese platter or salad.
- Pineapple pickle tastes sweet, tangy, and spicy.
- Other similar pickles are Radish Pickle (Mooli Ka Achar), Green Chili Pickle (Hari Mirch Ka Achar), Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achar), Carrot Pickle (Gajar Ka Achar), and Cauliflower Pickle (Gobi Ka Achar).
The Ingredients:
- 1 kg pineapple (250 gm after cutting)
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp curry leaves
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp refined oil
- ¼ tbsp turmeric powder
- 6 tbsp red chili powder
- ½ tbsp asafoetida
- ½ tbsp fenugreek powder (roasted)
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup vinegar
I came across this pickle recipe from an old Bengali aunty in our society. During Durga Puja, I met her while standing in the long queue for the bhog distribution. As we were talking about food and other trivial household matters, she talked about this recipe. I asked her about the recipe and she grinned while telling it to me, which I recorded on my phone.
I made it the next morning. My husband said it had a festive depth, and the boys were curious about its origin. Now, it is our puja-inspired meal. That moment reminded me that festivals do not just bring faith; they bring old traditions for new generations, folded into new kitchens.
How to Make Pineapple Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take 1 kg of pineapple and cut it into small pieces, which will amount to 250 grams after cutting.
Step 2: Take a frying pan and add 3 tbsp of refined oil, then heat it. Add 1 tbsp of mustard seeds into the pan.
Step 3: Now add ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Sauté them nicely under low flame. Once done, turn off the flame and let it cool for some time.
Step 4: Add 1/4th tbsp of turmeric powder, 6 tbsp of red chili powder, and 1/2 tbsp of Asafoetida into the mixture. Sauté all these ingredients on low flame for 2 mins.
Step 5: Now add 1/2 tbsp of roasted fenugreek powder and sauté it.
Step 6: Add all the chopped pineapple pieces and mix everything very nicely under a very low flame.
Step 7: Add 1 tbsp of salt and mix it very nicely.
Step 8: Pour 1/4th cup of vinegar into the mixture and mix it thoroughly.
Step 9: Cook it for 5 mins, and your Pineapple Pickle is ready.
Recipe Card
Pineapple Pickle | Ananas ka Achaar
Ingredients
- 1 kg pineapple 250 gm after cutting
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp curry leaves
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp refined oil
- ¼ tbsp turmeric powder
- 6 tbsp red chili powder
- ½ tbsp asafoetida
- ½ tbsp fenugreek powder roasted
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup vinegar
Instructions
- Take 1 kg of pineapple and cut it into small pieces, which will amount to 250 grams after cutting.
- Take a frying pan and add 3 tbsp of refined oil, then heat it. Add 1 tbsp of mustard seeds into the pan.
- Now add ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Sauté them nicely under low flame. Once done, turn off the flame and let it cool for some time.
- Add 1/4th tbsp of turmeric powder, 6 tbsp of red chili powder, and 1/2 tbsp of Asafoetida into the mixture. Sauté all these ingredients on low flame for 2 mins.
- Now add 1/2 tbsp of roasted fenugreek powder and sauté it.
- Add all the chopped pineapple pieces and mix everything very nicely under a very low flame.
- Add 1 tbsp of salt and mix it very nicely.
- Pour 1/4th cup of vinegar into the mixture and mix it thoroughly.
- Cook it for 5 mins, and your Pineapple Pickle is ready.
