Chilli Pickle

It is a North Indian recipe, known as “Hari Mirch ka Achar” or “Mirchi ka Achar” locally.

Have you ever heard of chilli pickle? Chilli pickle is a popular condiment in Indian cuisine. It is a selection of green chillies that are pickled with lemon juice and oil and a flavorful combination of seasonings, with a big emphasis on ground mustard seeds.

It is a North Indian recipe, known as “Hari Mirch ka Achar” or  “Mirchi ka Achar locally. Indian pickles are hugely popular as condiments for spicing up many Indian meals, served up as side dish and spooned over dishes.

This recipe is also a great way to preserve your peppers, as the pickling is a great preservative. This is an Indian style pickled chilli pepper recipe, with so many wonderful flavors.

If you love Indian food, this could become one of your new favorite recipes. Let’s talk about how we make green chilli pickle (or hari mirch ka achar recipe). Shall we?

CHILLI PICKLE INGREDIENTS

• Chilli Peppers – Use 1.5 cups sliced or chopped green chilies. I am using a combination of jalapeno peppers and serrano peppers – See the Recipe Tips and Notes section on pepper choices.
• Seeds – Use 3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds and 1 teaspoon  cumin seeds.
• Seasonings – Use 1 teaspoons turmeric powder, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder ( or use 1/4 teaspoon asafetida in place of garlic and onion powders ) and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Oil – Use 1/4 cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil, such as mustard oil.
• Lemon Juice – Use 1/4 cup lemon juice – fresh is best, but store bought will work.
• Vinegar – 2 tablespoons vinegar ( optional )