A thokku is a pickle in which the main ingredient being pickled (Indian style), is usually sliced thin or grated and cooked along with spices till thick so the oil floats up. This means that the moisture content is greatly reduced and also contributes to the shelf-life of the pickle.
A ginger pickle is somewhat a contradiction of terms. Ginger is already fiery without pickling it! Use young and very tender ginger to make this pickle . The addition of a bit of jaggery balances out the spicyness to make a very nice pickle. Here is how I make it.
Inji Thokku - Grated Ginger Pickle (GF, V)
Ingredients
- 2 cups ginger grated , lightly packeds (about 200g)
- 2 tbsps jaggery (could use sugar/ brown sugar)
- 3 tsps Kashmiri chilli powder or to tastes
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek powder (dry roast and powder)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafetida powder
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil, add the mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the asafetida and curry leaves. Stir once, and then add the grated ginger, chilli and fenugreek powders and salt.
- Mix well, turn down the heat and allow to cook while stirring occasionally. When the ginger is cooked, the oil will be visible at the sides. Add the jaggery and stir to blend well.
- Cool and bottle.
- This pickle goes well especially with rice and curds (yogurt).
sunita says
Hi Aparna, thanks for your lovely entry.
Nags says
i am not much of a ginger fan but ur recipe does sound good 🙂
Aparna says
Thanks for dropping by, Sunita and Nags.
sagari says
hi aparna lovelyyyyy ginger pickle looksssssss soo yummyyy thanks for stopping at my blog
Asha says
Great entry, love the grated ginger thokku. Lovely texture and taste!:))
SUGARCRAFT INDIA says
Looks very delicious…will surely give it a try!!
Aparna says
sagari, asha and sugarcraft india,appreciate your comments.
Jeena says
I love ginger I bet your recipe was delicious. Looks lovely. 🙂