Recipe

Kathal Ka Achaar
(कटहल का अचार)

Recipe Contributed By: Sangeeta Kumar , Nagpur

 Ingredients

Kathal (jackfruit) - 1 Kg
Kachcha Aam (unripe mango) - 1 Kg (grated)
Mustard Oil - 500 ml
Haldi - 2 tbsp (heaped)
Salt - 3 tbsp (heaped)
Yellow Mustard Powder - 1/2 cup
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 cup
Hing - as desired
Kalonji Masala* - 2 tbsp

 Method of Preparation

1. Cut kathal in four parts, boil and remove skin.

2. Cut into thick pieces, mix haldi and salt, and keep in sun for one whole day.

3. Mix kalonji masala*, red chilli powder, yellow mustard powder and mustard oil together in a large vessel.

4. Add kathal pieces and grated mangoes; and mix thoroughly.

5. Keep in the sun for another one whole day.

6. Take a jar and smoke hing inside the jar.

7. Put some mustard oil in the jar and then fill with achaar. Press the achaar thoroughly to fill all the gaps.

8. Now top with mustard oil, close the lid of the jar and store**. The achaar will be ready to eat in about a month's time.

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