Chilli Pickle Recipe (Hari Mirch ka Achar)

Name: Chilli Pickle Recipe (Hari Mirch ka Achar)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 d
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Sliced green chilies; 3 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Pickling
2 d
Total Time
2 d
Servings
8
Calories
92 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian, American

Chilli Pickle Recipe (Hari Mirch ka Achar)

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This chilli pickle recipe, aka "Hari Mirch ka Achar", is a popular Indian condiment, with spicy peppers pickled in oil, vinegar and lots of seasonings.

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5 cups Sliced green chilies I am using a combination of jalapeno peppers and serrano peppers - See NOTES on peppers
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder or use 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida in place of garlic and onion powders
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar optional
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Add the sliced chili peppers to a large bowl.
Lightly toast the mustard seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until they become fragrant.
Grind the seeds into coarse powder in a spice grinder, or use a mortar and pestle. Combine the ground seed mixture with the turmeric, garlic powder and onion powder (or asafoetida, if using).
Add the seasoning mixture to a small pot along with the vegetable oil, lemon juice, vinegar (if using) and salt. Gently warm on medium heat just a minute or two (do not boil), then pour the liquid over the sliced peppers.
Cover and refrigerate at least a day to allow the flavors to mingle and develop. It can be eaten right away, if desired.

Notes

Makes about 1.5 cups.
Heat Factor: Mild to HOT. The heat will depend on the chili peppers of choice. My version is quite spicy with the serrano peppers. Use sweet peppers for a milder version.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	92kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	240mg	10%
Potassium	49mg	1%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	15mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%