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Yogaswami once said,

"Two European ladies came to me. They had been in India to see Mahatma Gandhi. They wanted a message from me. I asked them what Gandhi had told them. The Mahatma had said, "One God, One World". I told them I could not think of a better message."


Pickle Recipe

1/4 kg bitter gourd (small variety)
2 tbsp sauf (aniseed)
2 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tsp asafoetida
salt to taste
1 tbsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp dried mango powder (amchoor)
1/4 tsp citric acid
1/4 garam masala
1 tbsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds
2 tbsp coarsely crushed mustard seeds
250 gm oil (ghee)

Method:

Peel and apply turmeric and salt to bitter gourds. Keep aside for 1/2 hour. Put them in boiling water with the citric acid. Boil for 5-7 minutes.

Remove from water and wipe dry. Heat half the oil, add asafoetida, sauf, coriander seeds. Remove from fire.

Add all the masalas and mix well. Cool and fill in the gourds. Tie them up securely with string.

Arrange them in a glass or pickle jar. Heat remaining oil a little. Add a few pinches citric acid and 1/3 tsp salt. Pour over the gourds.

Allow to tenderize for 3-4 days more. Remove string before serving.

Quote of the week


"Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain."

--Schiller

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