Sweet Turmeric Pickle Sticks Recipe

About this recipe

A tangy and sweet pickle recipe featuring turmeric and cucumbers, perfect for dinner as a flavorful side dish. This Jain-friendly adaptation avoids root vegetables and delivers a vibrant taste.

Ingredients

• 450 G English Cucumber 450-550g
• 1 Kg Trade Aid Caster Sugar 1kg
• 5 Kg Marnoto Hand Harvest Coarse Sea Salt, 5Kg
• 40G Terre Exotique "Extra" Turmeric Powder, 40G
• 1 Kg White Granulated Sugar

Instructions

1. 1. In a large pot, combine 3 3/4 cups white vinegar, 6 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons salt, and 4 1/2 teaspoons turmeric. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
2. 2. Wash and cut 1 kg cucumbers into sticks, ensuring uniform sizes for even pickling.
3. 3. Arrange the cucumber sticks in a large bowl and pour the boiling vinegar solution over them to cover completely.
4. 4. Let the cucumber sticks stand overnight at room temperature to absorb the flavors.
5. 5. The next morning, pack the cucumber sticks tightly into sterilized jars, leaving some space at the top.
6. 6. Pour the remaining vinegar solution into the jars, ensuring the cucumber sticks are fully submerged.
7. 7. Seal the jars tightly and process them in a hot water bath for 5 minutes to ensure proper preservation.