Sunday, January 30, 2011

Arusuvai Chain Season 2 and a mystery ingredient

The Arusuvai network has already forged many friendships.This network was initiated by Srivalli,Bharathy and Lathamma.This network is on its second season and hosted by a very friendly and warm person Sayantani.Its a pleasure interacting with her.Thank you for linking us up.



 
I was eagerly waiting for my turn.I was so happy to receive the mystery ingredient from Gayathri's cook spot . It turned out to be yellow mustard seeds.I instinctively knew that I would make a pickle out of it.She sent me a cute box with the yellow mustard seeds, a hand written note and a grater.So thoughtful of you Gayathri.I loved your handwriting.I searched for Tarla Dalal's recipes.I finally settled on Jagruti's recipe for making carrot and chilli pickle.The recipe is the same as Jagruti's,except that I ground the whole yellow mustard seeds lightly in the mixer to split it up.And what a pickle it turned out to be.Yummy and fresh with a zing of lemon and mustard.I was so happy with the recipe.Now the yellow mustard seeds enjoy a pride of place in my kitchen cabinet.Thank you to Gayathri for sending me this ingredient with so much of zing to it.
I found this pickle to be very tasty and nutritious.I cant think of a better way to eat the crunchy carrots with zero oil and no cooking.I could make this pickle in a jiffy.

Crunchy carrot and chilli pickle.It surely packs a punch to ones palate

Gayathri's mystery ingredient the yellow mustard seeds

I can't wait to send my secret ingredient to my designated friends on the network.

13 comments:

  1. Looks so lovely Shal!..glad to have you in the network..:)

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  2. Thanks Valli for starting this lovely initiative.

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  3. every Arusuvai post makes me so happy which I cant express in words. isnt it a beautiful way to touch hearts with budding friendship. beautiful recipe Shalini and thanks for your warm words. great to have you in the team.

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  4. Very yummy and crunchy pickle. The oil less version is so nice and thanks for the nice words..

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  5. Even i wanted to try this pickle from jags blog.nice attempt

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  6. This is great choice! I love this crunchy and healthy pickle....

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  7. Thanx Gayathri,Jeyashri,Priya and Treat and Trick for ur kind comments.

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  8. nice and this mystery ingredient chain network sounds fun !

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  9. I so would love to be part of this, but I am not in India, so missing on it. Great use of mystery ingredient.

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  10. Whenever ur back in India..do let me know Priya..

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  11. Now,i got a recipe for one more salad..Luv the color of carrot..awesome click

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