Irumban puli achar

Ingredients

1.Irumban puli -3 cups

2.red chilli powder-3tsp

3.garlic-one (depends on the size of the garlic)

4.mustard seeds

5.turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

6.asafoetida powder

7.sesame oil

8.vinegar-one Tbspoon

9.curry leaves

10salt to taste

11.pickle powder-3 Tbspoon (if available and optional. the achar comes out well without this also)

Preparation

1. cut each irumban puli into 4 vertical(horizontal) slices.

2. heat sesame oil and sputter mustard seeds.

3. Add garlic and saute well. When it becomes pale brown, add curry leaves and saute for a while.

4. Reduce flame and add chilli powder (and pickle powder) asafoetida powder, salt and turmeric powder.

5. Add vinegar and mix well.
6. Add the cut irumban puli to this and mix for a minute.
Yummy Achar is ready to be served and can be kept refridgerated for long.

PS: Its better not to cook the irumban puli for more than a minute as it gets cooked in low heat.

PS: it would be great if the irumban puli is marinated with salt and pickle powder one hour before preparation