Dondakaya pickle

andhra style dondakaya/ivy guard/tindora pickle. Very easy to make and at the same time can store it for one month.

Ingredients:

dondakaya         6
salt                     1 tsp
redchili powder  1 tsp
mustard powder  1/4 tsp (opt)
hing                     pinch (opt)
lemon juce          2 tsp  
oil                        1 tbsp


Procedure:

-wash and wipe dondakaya
-cut into small pieces
-add all ingredients.
-your pickle is ready.
-check the taste. As per your taste if necessary add salt/chili powder/lemon.
-store it in a glass/plastic container.
-you try it the next day with white rice/chappati/any rice item.
-you can preserve it for 2 months.
-water shouldnt touch it at any stage to avoid fungus.
-if salt quantity is less there are chances of getting fungus.
-for a different taste add tarka also.