Apple thokku (spicy apple relish)
4 green apples, skinned and grated
1-2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
4-8 dried red chilies
2-4 tablespoon oil, sesame oil preferred
1 teaspoon black mustard
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder
1 tablespoon crushed jaggery (optional)
Method
Using a bit of oil fry the fenugreek and red chilies(separately) and make a fine powder. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok or pan and saute the mustard until sputtering, quickly add the asafetida and turmeric and fry for couple seconds.
Add the grated apple and stir well. Reduce heat and cook for about five minutes.
Add the salt and continue cooking till the apple is done well and thickens.
Stir-in the chili-fenugreek powder and continue cooking for a few minutes more.
At this stage add the jaggery and cook till the apple is thickened well and the oil separates.
Allow cooling and store in glass jar.
This remains good for a few weeks.
Note: Amount of salt, chilies and oil can be adjusted