Bageshwar: Timil holds a special place in fruits rich in rare and medicinal properties found in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand. This fruit is as beneficial for health, the more delicious pickle is also considered to be its pickle. Especially for those who like sour-sweet and spicy taste, Timil’s pickle is not less than a delicious gift. Timil’s pickle in rural and urban areas of Uttarakhand is compulsorily served with traditional cuisine. Its most important thing is that this pickle is liked by people of all ages, whether they are children or elderly. This pickle in taste is sour, slightly sweet, spicy and spicy. Which makes it very wonderful. The demand for this pickle served on special occasions also remains on occasions like festivals, marriage.
How to make Timil’s pickle
The easier it is to make the pickle of Timil is as easy as its taste. To make it, fresh and raw timil fruits are first collected. Then they are washed thoroughly with clean water and cut into small pieces. After this, they are dried lightly in the sun for some time, so that there is no moisture in them.
What spices are there
Now it is the turn of spices. Mustard oil is heated and mixed with rye, fenugreek seeds, fennel, asafetida, turmeric, red chili powder and salt according to taste. Some people also add jaggery or sugar to it to balance the taste. This helps to give sour-sweet flavor to jaggery or sugar timil. Then the pieces of Timil are mixed with these spices and filled in a glass jar or ceramic pot and kept in the sun for several days. So that the spices get rid of the fruit well.
Beneficial for health
Timil is not limited to taste, it is also very beneficial for health. It is rich in nutrients like iron, fiber and vitamin C. This pickle helps in keeping digestive system improved and also increases appetite.
Not spoiled for a long time
The most important thing about this pickle is that it does not spoil for a long time and doubles the taste of food in every season. This is the reason that people who taste Timil’s pickle once again demand it again and again. If you also want to include something new and delicious in your kitchen. Then try this traditional Timil pickle of Uttarakhand. Believe me, the guests will not get tired of praising and will definitely ask for it before coming next time.