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Coconut Pickle (Nariyal ka Achar)

By Mita Mondal
Coconut Pickle, also known as Nariyal ka Achaar, is made by mixing freshly grated coconut with mustard oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies and other spices to give a tangy and refreshing flavour with a slight sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups coconut cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp wild celery seeds
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 pieces cardamon
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 4 pieces dry red chili
  • 2 pieces clove
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • ½ cup tamarind pulp
  • ½ cup jaggary
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp black salt

Instructions
 

  • Take 2 cups of coconut and cut it into small pieces.
  • Then take a wok and dry roast 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp wild celery seeds, 1 tsp nigella seeds, a small stick of cinnamon, 2 pieces of cardamom, 1 piece bay leaf, and 3 pieces of dry red chilies for 2 minutes. Grind them and set them aside.
  • Now, take a pan and add 3 tbsp of mustard oil. Then add 1 bay leaf, a clove, a dry red chili, and a cardamom. Sauté all the ingredients.
  • After sautéing for a minute, add the coconut pieces into the oil and fry the coconut for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • After frying for some time, add ½ cup of tamarind pulp to the coconut pieces.
  • Then add liquid jaggery into it.
  • Now add the spice mix into the mixture and mix it thoroughly.
  • Add ½ cup of water and let the coconut properly boil with all the ingredients.
  • Now add 1 tbsp of vinegar into it.
  • Finally, add 1 tbsp of black salt into it and mix it thoroughly.
  • Now, cover it and cook for some time. Let the water dry up.
  • After some time, turn off the gas when you see no extra water in it, and your coconut pickle is ready.
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Notes

Choose freshly grated coconut and spices; this enhances the flavour and aroma of the pickle.
I lightly dry roast the spices on low flame to release their oil and double the aroma.
Heat mustard oil on high flame and when it smokes, reduce the heat, then add coconut-masala; this gives a deep, earthy flavour to the pickle.
Taste and balance the quantity of jaggery and tamarind to get a sweet-sour taste and sticky consistency.
After cooking, I let the pickle cool completely, then store it in a dry glass jar in the fridge; this keeps it fresh and tasty for weeks.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Pickle (Nariyal ka Achar)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
154
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
705
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
124
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
127
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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