Raw Jackfruit (Kathal) Pickle

Ingredients:500 gms. jackfruit chunks, cleaned and deseeded1/2 cup salt1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup oil1 cup white vinegar6-8 flakes garlic, peeled and cleaned3 tsp. red chilli powder2 tsp. crushed mustard seeds1/2 tsp. crushed cumin seeds1 tsp. ginger powderCrushed together:2 cardamoms2 cloves1" stick cinnamon
Method:
Apply salt to jackfruit chunks, sun dry for 2-3 days.
Heat oil, add garlic flakes, stir.
Add jackfruit, stir fry till tender.
Add all other ingredients, except vinegar. Mix well.
Add vinegar, mix, keep cover in sun for 7-8 days.
Store in clean, sterilized airtight glass jars.
Making time: 30 minutes Drying and maturing time 3 days and 7 days.Makes: 3/4 litre jar full of pickleShelflife: 3 months