Heart-Healthy Black Currants Pickle
Bursting with bold flavors and packed with nutritional goodness, this Heart-Healthy Black Currants Pickle is a delightful twist on traditional pickling. Featuring antioxidant-rich black currants as the star ingredient, this recipe combines the tangy sweetness of jaggery, the fiery warmth of red chili powder, and the earthy depth of mustard and fenugreek seeds for an irresistible flavor boost. Enhanced with a touch of heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil and balanced by a hint of vinegar for a zesty kick, this quick and easy pickle is ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a condiment or side dish, it pairs beautifully with rice, flatbreads, or even sandwiches. A wholesome treat that lets you enjoy vibrant, homemade pickling without compromising on your health goals!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams black currants
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 pinch asafoetida
- 50 grams jaggery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 milliliters vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Wash the black currants thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
In a dry skillet, lightly roast the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds on low heat until they start to splutter. Remove from heat and let them cool. Then, grind them to a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the asafoetida, followed by the ground spice mixture, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir for a few seconds to combine well.
Step 4
Add the black currants to the pan and stir gently to coat them well with the spices. Cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.
Step 5
Add jaggery and salt to the pan, stirring until the jaggery melts and integrates with the currants, forming a thick syrupy mixture.
Step 6
Pour the vinegar into the pan and mix well, allowing the vinegar to deglaze the pan and blend with the spices and currants.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and allow the pickle mixture to cool completely before transferring it into a clean, dry glass jar.
Step 8
Seal the jar tightly and let the pickle sit for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 9
Store in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after opening for extended shelf life. Enjoy this heart-healthy pickle with your meals!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (734.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1023.1 |
| Total Fat 51.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2411.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 141.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.2g | |
| Protein 14.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 468.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2322.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories