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Chilli Pickle Recipe (Hari Mirch ka Achar)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Add the sliced chili peppers to a large bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.