Raw turmeric pickle

Raw turmeric is in season and this fresh pickle makes a good side for your meals. 
Just a caution turmeric is considered to be warm. So too much of it can cause burning sensation in stomach and upset stomach.

Ingredients:
1. 200 grm raw turmeric 
2. 4-5 tbsp red chilli powder 
3. 1 tbsp turmeric powder 
4. 3 tbsp salt 
5. 1 cup oil 
6. 1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice 
7. 1/2 cup mustard seeds powder (split yellow mustard that can be store brought often used for pickle, also called  Raaichi Daal राईची डाळ)
8. 1/2 tsp hing

Preparation:
1. Peel and cut raw turmeric into small cubes
2. In a pan heat 1/2 cup oil and add hing. Keep flame low. 
3. Now add mustard seeds powder and stir quickly. 
4. Next add red chilli powder and off the flame to avoid burning of red chilli powder 
5. Add salt and mix well. Keep this mala aside to cool
6. Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil and let it cool too
7. Meanwhile add raw turmeric pieces to the masala and mix well such that all are coated with masala
8. Transfer the raw turmeric pieces coated with masala to clean glass jar. Add 1/2 cup oil that was heated and cooled to room temperature. Add vinegar(or lemon juice) and mix well

Your raw turmeric pickle is ready. It can be consumed from day one too. Store in airtight glass jar inside fridge for longer storage upto couple of months.