APPLE THOKKU - APPLE PICKLE

     If you are a fan of Pickles like me, then this Apple Pickle or Apple Thokku is for you. I am so fascinated myself to try out different types of Pickles & anything in the name of Pickles. This is a spicy, tangy pickle prepared with grated Apples.  Apples suit best to be prepared into a Thokku style Pickle.  With its mild sweetness Apple Thokku is sure to tantalize your taste buds.  

    When you have loads of Apple, pickling it is one best way to use it up.  Look, who's saying this. As a Pickle lover, I may end up saying this for anything & everything.  I can see brows lifting.  Knowing me personally and if you have seen my refrigerator with lines & lines of home-made Pickles in all genres.  You can clearly understand my craze for Pickles.  As my pickle lore goes, I eat pickle as a side dish (a whole-lot) with every meal.  When it is a home-made Pickle, I can be careful enough not to add too much Salt & Oil in to it & all the time I keep the Pickles refrigerated.  And I make only a small batch at a time.  This way I am getting rid of my Guilt (I am sure I don't have any!!!) & sceptical(ANGRY BIRD) look from my daughter.

    Apple Thokku recipe is quite similar to Mango Thokku recipe.  I have just replaced Apples for Raw Mangoes & have used Red Apples in this recipe. Can use Green Apples too. Tart or Sour Apples, suits best for the recipe. Apple Thokku though it may seem to be an out-of-the-box recipe, it is certain to appease your taste buds with its spiciness, tanginess & with a mild note of sweetness.  Combine it up with Curd Rice for an utter delicacy.

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Cuisine - Tamil Nadu (Indian)
Recipe Type - Pickle
Spice Level  - High
Difficulty - Easy
Yields - 21/ 2-3Cups
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 30 Minutes
Cooking Time - 8-10 Minutes
Maturing Time - Immediate

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HOW TO MAKE APPLE THOKKU - RED APPLE PICKLE

APPLE THOKKU - APPLE PICKLE

INGREDIENTS:

For Apple Thokku:

To Dry Roast & Grind:

APPLE THOKKU - APPLE PICKLE

METHOD:

• Dry roast the Fenugreek Seeds on a very low flame until it splutters.
• Cool and powder it.
• Wash, Peel and grate the Apples and keep it aside(use them immediately).
• Heat the Sesame Oil in a pan.
• Splutter the Mustard Seeds, lower the flame, then add Asafoetida Powder and Curry Leaves.
• Immediately add the grated Apples and sauté it on a low flame until it becomes soft & translucent.
• Add Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, roasted Fenugreek Powder, to the above and mix well.
• Add Tamarind Paste to the above and give a quick stir.
  
• Add Jaggery to the above.
• Cook this is on a low flame until oil separates from the pickle.
• Switch off the flame and allow the Red Apple Thokku to cool down.
• Store it in clean & dry airtight bottles.

APPLE THOKKU - APPLE PICKLE

NOTES:

• Adjust the amount of Salt and Chilli powder as per your taste preference.
• Pour some extra oil if you feel Apple Thokku is dry.
• More oil, more storage period. 
• Dry roasting the fenugreek seeds helps to preserve the pickle as well as gives a nice flavour.
• Jaggery gives a slight sweetness to the pickle and also balances the sourness. (adding it is truly optional).
• Avoid using steel/aluminium/copper containers for storing the pickles, as they tend to react with the acidic nature of salt and the Tamarind in the Pickle.
• Store the Apple Thokku in clean and dry Porcelain/Glass/Ceramic Jars.
• Always use clean & dry spoons(preferably wooden spoons) for the pickle.
• Wet Jars/spoons can spoil the pickles as the moisture in them helps in the growth of Fungus.
• If you feel that extra oil should be added, once the pickle is made, Heat the Sesame Oil, cool it and then pour it over the pickle.
• Allow it to cool completely before storing it into sterilized bottles. 
• Refrigerate the Apple Thokku.  It can stay good even with less oil and preservatives. 
• If stored properly, Apple Thokku can last for about 2-3 Months.