Instant Mirchi Achar, A Quick Pickle That You Can Make In Minutes

By Shireen Jamooji

September 11, 2023

Pickles are must-have for any Indian kitchen, but they can be a lenghty process to make. This simple quick pickle comes together in minutes and tastes amazing, so add it to your dinner today!

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Ingredients

25 green chillies (adjust quantity as per preference) 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon turmeric 3 tablespoons oil (a combination of half mustard oil and half canola oil) 1/2 cup cracked mustard seeds (also known as rai na kuria or rai dal) 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon asafetida (hing)

Step 1

Wash and dry green chillies. Slit them lengthwise, remove seeds if desired, and cut the stem.

Step 2

Add salt and turmeric to the chillies, then set aside for an hour.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine cracked mustard seeds, asafetida, and lemon pieces.

Step 4

Heat a mixture of mustard and canola oil, then pour it over the ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and let it sit for 15 minutes. Transfer the pickle into a glass jar once it's cold.