Spicy pickles are an important part of any Indian meal. A pickle enhances the tastes of the meal. Kachalu or arbi (Colocasia root) is very popular vegetable. It is basically root of Patra leaves (the same leaves which are used to make Aluwadis). Kachalu is relished in variety of ways- boiled, fried, stuffed and also kachalu chaat. Here is an easy recipe to help you to learn how to make Kachalu pickles. 

Ingredients for making Kachalu Pickle:

• ½  kg kachalus
• 15 cloves Garlic (Lasun)
• ½  teaspoon ajwain
• ½  teaspoon dry orange color
• ½  teaspoon Red chili pepper (Lal Mirchi)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Namak)
• 1 ½  cups Oil (Tel)
• All the spices of the Arbi Pickle 

How to make Kachalu Pickle:

1. First of all boil the kachalus till tender, but not too soft.
2. Then cut into thick and round pieces.
3. Now grind garlic and ajwain, mix salt, Red chili pepper and orange color.
4. Then rub the paste on the kachalu pieces.
5. Now fry in oil.
6. Finally remove from the oil, add all the ingredients of the arbi pickle and follow the same procedure.

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