Thanksgiving On it's Way.....

A Thanksgiving Palate Tingler ....

Cranberry Pickle....
Every household boasts of their repertoire of pickles in India!  And obviously recipe varies from one house to another!  Here is one that is sure to tingle your palate... I had never seen a cranberry in my life up until my second thanksgiving!  One of my friends served this lovely palate tingler with a huge spread over a ladies lunch!  All the other dishes on the table remain a haze but I brought back this with me and I have played around with this tiny berry packed with a huge tart punch a bunch of different ways....
Here, I cooked it up with some mustard, fennel, turmeric, asefotida,  piquant red chilies, salt and of course a tad bit much oil.  I cooked until the berries started popping (tip:  keep a pot lid handy!).  Mash up the berries to release the tart juices, and lo, behold.... the ultimate Pickle is ready..... we are going to enjoy tonight with Norh Indian flat bread.... Chapathi, stir fried golden potatoes and fenugreek leaves -- Aloo Methi, and a creamy yogurt curry -- Kadi

...I have one item ready for my Thanksgiving table!!