Aloevera Achaar Recipe

Aloevera Achaar

  • Prep Time
    10 mins
  • Cook Time
    10 mins
  • Difficulty Level
    Intermediate

Aloevera is one of the healthy plants found in desert areas and which has the most medicinal, cosmetic usage. A traditional dish from the bikaner region of Rajasthan, this easy and quick recipe makes use of this super food plant.

( This recipe is a part of Zayka ka Tadka contest sponsored by Ciba Tazaa Spices)

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Ingredients

  • Aloevera - 3 big leaves
  • Methi dana - 100- 150 gms
  • Red chili powder - 1 1/2 tspn
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tspn
  • Dry Mango powder, - 2 tspn
  • Salt 1 1/2 tspn
  • Jeera, raai, kalaunji, saunf - 1/2 tspn
  • Asafoetida powder 1/2 tspn
  • Oil - 2 tbspn
  • Raisins and Cashew nut (optional) - 1 tspn each
  • Tejpatta/Bay leaves - 3-4
  • Powdered sugar - 1 tspn
  • Mustard powder (peesi hui rai) - 2 tspn

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry the aloevera leaves. Remove the thorns from sides and cut aloevera into rectangular pieces.(about 1/2 inch long and 8 cms wide).
  2. Boil water and add dana methi to it for 2-3 mins and cover it. Keep aside for 5-10 mins. Drain out excess water and keep methi aside.
  3. Meanwhile take a wok/kadhai and heat oil. When hot, give tadka of cumin seeds, raai, kalaunji, saunf, tejpatta and asafoetida powder (little extra).
  4. Add aloevera cubes and stir fry for 3-4 mins. Add salt and turmeric powder. Cook till aloevera cubes are tender but yet crunchy.
  5. Add the methi dana after removing the excess water. Add red chili powder, dhania powder, mustard powder and sugar. Mix well.
  6. Add raisins and cashew nuts tukdi too.
  7. Add dry mango powder. Mix well and cook for some more time on low flame.
  8. When the oil separates, off the flame and your instant aloevera achaar is ready.
  9. Note - Warning - Before you use aloevera, test if it not the wild bitter one. Simply cut the leaf, dip your finger/spoon in the gel and taste a drop. If it is blunt tasteless then go ahead and use it. If it is bitter like neem/karela, skip using them.
  • Servings : 8
  • Ready in : 20 mins
  • Special Category : Pickles

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