Shimi ka Achar (String bean pickle)
Pickles add spice to your food. Shimi ka Achar is
also known as string bean pickle. This is one of the favourite of the people
of Sikkim. It is prepared from string bean and sesame seeds. It is yummy to
have it with Sel roti. The ingredients and method of preparation is given so
that you can make it at home.
Ingredients for Shimi ka Achar
Serves six to eight people
- String bean (Shimi): 1/2 Kg
- Sesame seeds (Til): 100 gm
- Green chili, sliced: 6-7
- Salt: 1 Teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 Teaspoon
Method
- First wash the string beans and then cut it into thin slanting
slices. Boil the beans for five minutes and strain it.
- Next, roast the Til for three minutes and then grind it to make a
thick paste.
- Heat the oil, fry few sliced green chilies. Pour these fried chilis
over the beans. Add the paste of Til to it along with lemon and salt.
Mix them well.
- Ignite your taste buds with this ready to eat Shimi ka Achar.
- For a good meal serve it with Sel roti.
