Elumichai Oorugai
Sun-dried lemon pickle with chilli and salt. Traditional Tamil pickle that lasts for months.
Ingredients
Main
- Mustard Oil — 0.5 cup (whole)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 2 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Coconut Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
- methi seeds — 1.8 g (whole)
- Mustard Seeds (Black) — 1 tsp (whole)
Method
- Wash and prepare the main ingredient for Tamil Nadu Elumichai Oorugai.
- Dry roast the spices lightly to release aroma.
- Mix the main ingredient with salt, spices, and oil.
- Store in a clean, dry glass jar. Let it mature for best flavor.
Common questions
- How many calories in one plate of Elumichai Oorugai?
- 192 kcal per plate.
- How much cooking time?
- 15 min.