Skip to main content

Orange Peel Pickle

orange peel pickle
Orange peel pickle, are you serious?
Na, I am not kidding!

After having thrown tons of orange peel all my life, I have come up with a tasty, tangy way to relish this vitamin C rich orange cover. Thus far, I was only aware of one use of orange peel, that is, face powder.

Yes, during childhood, we would dry these peels under direct sunlight and then grind them to powder for application on face as a rejuvenating face pack. I do not remember whether the face pack ever did any trick, I simply loved the aroma!

Another favorite activity we would indulge in during childhood was to squeeze orange peels in each other's eyes - yes, that was such an exciting moment. I do this even now...LOL!, though I do it with myself.

For a long time, I have been discarding orange covers like anything or only using them as a deodorizer in my shoe rack and refrigerator. I imagined doing something else with these Vitamin C rich peels, which have umpteen other health benefits, including their use in cancer medicine, and have come up with this tangy pickle.

Now let's come back to the recipe.

I have recently started using lemon peels for pickle. Earlier, I would throw them after squeezing juice out of lemons. But not any longer! You can make sweet 'n sour pickle with lemon peels. Here's the recipe to make lemon peel pickle.

This was something that intrigued my mind when I was throwing orange peels a couple of days back. So I thought of doing an experiment. I checked online whether anyone has tried this. I came across one recipe that attracted my attention. I have modified the recipe and come up with this lip-smacking delight.

Benefits of Peels
Orange peels are loaded with

  • flavonoids
  • phytonutrients
  • minerals
  • vitamins
  • fiber


Not only this, these orange covers are rich in non-soluble polysaccharides, which are a form of dietary fibere. These include tannins, pectin, and hemi-cellulose - all of which keep the digestive tract in good health and ensure proper bowel movement. These compounds help prevent constipation.

I have come across some studies that even link orange peels to heart health and cancer prevention. Still need to do more research to come up with conclusive evidence in this regard.


Orange peel Pickle Ingredients
orange peels pickle

Since this was my experiment, I used peels of only one orange.

Orange peels - 1 orange
Roasted Sesame seeds (til)- 1/4 tsp
Jeera (cumin seeds)- 1/4tsp
Ajwain (carom seeds)- 1/4tsp
Black salt- as per your preference
Salt- as per your taste
Jaggery - as per your taste (I added a small piece)
Oil- 1/2 tsp
Vinegar- 3 tbsp or little extra
Red chilly powder
Hing
coriander powder

Procedure

pickle with orange peels
  1. Boil orange peels for 5 minutes.
  2. This will ensure that the peels are clear of any dirt, dust, or pesticides.
  3. This will also make them softer so that you can chop them easily.
  4. Let them dry for 1-2 hours.
  5. Take roasted sesame seeds, jeera, red chilly powder, and hing. Grind these ingredients using pestle and mortar.
  6. Keep aside.
  7. Now take oil in a pan. Add the spice powder. Throw in ajwain.
  8. Stir and add salt.
  9. Throw in finely chopped orange peels.
  10. Let the spices coat the peels.
  11. Turn off the flame.
  12. Now take grated gur. Melt it in a pan on low flame. Immediately turn off the flame and add vinegar to it. Mix very well.
  13. Add black salt in it.
  14. Pour this vinegar-gur mixture over the spiced orange peels.
  15. Mix very well.
  16. Keep it in sun for 2-3 days.
  17. Your tasty, tangy orange peel pickle is ready. I still can't believe I have come up with this recipe.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Making Dahi Without Starter | बिना जामन के दही | How to Make Curd at Home Without Curd

Ever imagines how to make curd without curd (with almonds) बिना जामन के दही ? Well, I am sure such use of almonds as a curd starter is nowhere in your thoughts, right? Perhaps we are not used to thinking on these lines until it happens incidentally and you want to share your experiment with others. I am happy to say that I have experimented with making curd without starter and it gives me creamy and sweet curd. बिना जामन के दही | How to Make Curd at Home Without Curd A Little About my Curd Love Give me a bowl of rich, creamy curd and I do not need anything else on my dining table. Perhaps as a Punjabi, born and brought up into a Punjabi family, I have that special love and fondness for curd. My parents have inculcated in me good eating habits - home food is the best, they would day, preach and practice. This has become ingrained in my thoughts. I detest outside food, and yes, I dub it as market junk. One reason I love all homemade stuff - mommade food is the best. But w...
Post a Comment
Read more

Is Tandoori roti good for health [NO, it Isn't But I eat soft oil-free wheat tandoori chapatis daily]

Tandoori roti is delicious and quite addictive too, but is it good for your health?Is there something called tandoori roti health risk? Yes and no.  Yes, if you order it outside.  What is tandoori roti made up of? The reason these Indian flatbreads have earned a bad reputation is that they are made with maida or refined flour, which is only empty calories. Then they use dalda or hydrogenated fat to make the roti soft. remember, tandoori roti is an addiction and I am addicted to it but one made at home with wholesome ingredients.  How to make tandoori roti at home At home, making quick tandoori roti on tawa is a breeze!   so here's how I do it to avoid all the health risks associated with restaurant tandoori roti. we can easily make soft atta tandoori roti on tawa too. yes, tandoor cooking is good but maida isn't.  start by adding water to a bowl. throw in methi powder and flaxmeal. You can skip both if you want. but I suggest adding the two ingredients in y...
Post a Comment
Read more

Carrot Kanji Recipe [Indian Probiotic Drink for A Healthy Gut, Digestive Recipe]

  Red Carrot Kanji Recipe| Carrot Kombucha (Gajar Ki Kanji Benefits Gut, Digestive Health) This red carrot kanji recipe takes inspiration from Deepti Agarwal's black carrot kanji recipe, which is her nani's recipe. Here's my trial with kanji..I have made it with red carrot alone. Yes, the Punjaban in me loved the spicy & tangy probiotic. Super yum and Healthy Thanks dear for inspiring me to try the gut-friendly drink. homemade red carrot kanji recipe indian probiotic Is Carrot Kanji good for health and how do you make red carrot kanji at home? Here's presenting lal gajar ki kanji recipe inspired by my dear friend Deepti Aggarwal's black carrot kanji recipe, which is her heirloom recipe and has been in her family for generations. Is Kanji alcoholic? No, fruit turns into alcohol if it is left in a bath of water enclosed in a jar. Here we are not closing the lid; rather, tying a cloth for oxygen inflow, which prevents kanji from becoming alcoholic. What is Kanji ma...
Post a Comment
Read more