Lotus Stem Pickle

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg Lotus stems
• 6 tsp Mustard powder
• 3 tsp Red chili pepper
• 2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/3 Cup Salt
• 1 Cup mustard Oil

Method

• Peel lotus stems and cut them into round slices.
• Boil them till half tender.
• Put on a strainer or keep in the sun, till dry.
• Mix salt, red chili pepper, mustard powder and turmeric together.
• Rub over lotus stem pieces.
• Put the pickle in a jar.
• Heat oil and let it cool.
• Pour the oil over the pickle.
• Keep the jar in a warm place for 4 days.
• Lotus Stem Pickle is ready.