Green Chilli Pickle Recipe (Maharashtrian-Style)
This green chilli pickle, inspired by Maharashtrian cuisine, is a must-try for anyone who enjoys intense flavors. It's easy to prepare, loaded with genuine Indian spices, and can be stored for weeks. You can adjust the heat level to your preference, whether you prefer it fiery or a bit tangy.Additionally, making pickles at home is a rewarding experience it fills your kitchen with delightful scents and connects you to traditional culinary practices. Once you taste this homemade version, you'll likely never want to return to store-bought options. So, gather some fresh green chillies and dive in your meals are about to become much more thrilling!
Equipment
- Glass Jar for Pickling
Ingredients
- 2 cups Green Chilli Use any variety
- 1 no Lemon 2 tblspn of Lemon juice (You can use Vinegar)
- 4 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
For Grinding
- 3 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Salt
Instructions
- Wash green chillies and wipe them dry. Now chop them into small pieces. Set aside.
- Take all the spices ingredients given in the list in a blender. Make into a powder. Add the powder into a bowl and squeeze in the lemon juice. mix well.
- Now heat the oil till it smokes. Pour the smoking hot oil over the spices and mix well. Now add in the chopped chilli and toss well with the masala.
- Take a clean, dry, air tight jar and pour the chillies into them. Cover and store them for 2 days before consuming.
Notes
- Use clean dry jar and spoon.
- If you have long chilli, you can slit them and stuff the masala inside them
- Always use a dry spoon when serving pickle to avoid spoilage.
- Keep it in an airtight glass jar to preserve its freshness and prevent contamination.
- If you’re not used to mustard oil’s strong taste, let the pickle sit for a few extra days to soften out the flavor.
- Shake or stir the pickle every few days to ensure even flavor distribution.
Storage & Serving
This can be stored upto 5 days at room temp. For safety reason, I leave them 2 days at room temp, and then store them in fridge upto a month.Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 799mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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