Cranberry Pickle Recipe

Ingredients

• Fresh cranberries – 2 cups, washed and sorted
• Salt – 1 tablespoon, for initial curing
• Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon, for color and earthiness
• Mustard seeds – 1 tablespoon, toasted to release flavor
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoon, slightly crushed
• Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch, to enhance digestion
• Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon, for balanced heat
• Sugar – 2 tablespoons, to balance tartness
• Mustard oil – 1/2 cup, heated to smoking point then cooled
• Vinegar – 1/4 cup, for preservation and tang
• Fresh ginger – 1 tablespoon, finely grated
• Whole cloves – 3–4, for a warm spicy note
• Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece, adds subtle sweetness