Instant Chili Pickle; well almost

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Winter definitely calls for something fiery something spicy. Which will shake away the winter laziness and remind us of our very existence. If that is something you believe in then this chili pickle is for you. A hot, spicy, tangy almost instant chili pickle which pairs really well with out of the wok stuffed parathas and khichris.

Am not quite aware of the varieties of chillies available around and not very fond of them either. All I like is the beautiful flavour of the green chilies and the round taste that it provides when added to curries. Never ever dared to touch that fiery red smashed potato that my in laws make with lots of fried dry red chillies. As a layman the thumb rule for me is, the shorter the chilies, higher the heat. That way I always keep away from the small round chillies that are found in Kolkata markets. Even for this green chili pickle I chose the longer variety of green chilies which has a beautiful aroma but less heat.
For obvious reason my family never ever believed that I like chili pickle unless one winter morning I made hot fluffy alu parathas, Delhi style and had them only with this chili pickle. After my years in Delhi am a true believer that stuffed parathas are best eaten with hot and spicy pickles especially chili pickle. Though I often make stuffed parathas at home during winters still I miss those small eateries around the colleges where they served out of the pan hot, greasy, enormous alu parathas. As much as I try am yet to infuse that smoky flavour in my parathas. But what I can make easily is this green chili pickle, which is almost instant. This is my own recipe and I prefer to make it in small quantity for that crunch.

Yes am hooked for life.

Instant chili pickle:
Ingredients:
Chopped Green chillies: 1 cup (make ½” pieces) almost 25-30 pieces
Lemon: 1
Vinegar: 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds: 11/2 tbsp
Methi (fenugreek) seeds: ½ tbsp
Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
Salt: 11/2 tsp
Broken or split mustard or rai ke chawal: 11/2 tbsp * see notes (this is also known as kaduku parippu, got to know from Nisha's blog :-)
Methi ke chawal or split fenugreek seeds: ½ tbsp* see notes; added a picture of split mustard and fenugreek seeds below.
Mustard oil: ½ cup

Method:
Wash and spread the chillies on a newspaper to dry. Once they are dry cut them in small ½” pieces. Place in a non-reactive bowl. Pour in the vinegar and the salt. Mix and keep aside for 1 hour.

Dry roast the methi seeds and mustard seeds till they are a couple of shades darker. Cool and grind to a coarse powder.

Peel the lemon (yes peel. Trust me it’s not that difficult for only one lemon). Cut them in segments, discard the seeds and mix in to the chopped chillies.

After 1 hour mix in the ground masala, turmeric powder, methi and sarshon ke chawal and give it a good stir to mix everything together. Keep aside.
Heat the mustard oil till smoking. Take off from heat and pour on the chillies. Mix well and keep aside uncovered to cool.


Once cold pour in a sterilized glass jar. Place it in a hot sunny place for a couple of days before enjoying the pickle. You can have it instantly as well but this resting time matures the flavour.

A Homemaker's Notes:
Methi and sarson ke chawal are the skinned and split seeds. I bought mine from M.K.Ahmed supermarket in Bangalore. Most probably they all store the  thing but may be under different name.


To make your own split fenugreek and mustard seeds, roast the seeds on very low flame for a minute or so just to make it warm. Take them out in a mortar and using the pestle press the seeds couple of times. The skin of the seeds will break and you will get split seeds. this adds a beautiful aroma to the pickle.


Like all pickles make sure all the utensils you are using is dry. Sterilize the glass jar by boiling it in a hot water for a few minutes. This will increase the shelf life of the pickle.

After the resting period check the salt. if needed add more.


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65 comments

  1. AarthiJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    What a awesome pickle...Delicious dear..

    Aarthi
    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

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  2. RajiJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Oh wow..this is one super hot and lip smacking pickle...I will make this soon..I am too fond of chilly pickles and this recipe looks like a keeper.

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  3. HymaJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    lovely pickle...a must try! thx for sharing:-)

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  4. sangeetaJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I love green chilly pickles too, add a lot of green chillies to my lemon pickle and make a oil free version which tastes like kasundi. You reminded me to make that ASAP.

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  5. FaseelaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    superb pickle...thanks 4 sharing

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  6. Suja ManojJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Makes me drool,delicious and tempting pickle

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  7. TorviewtorontoJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    delicious looking pickle wonderfully done

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  8. Jaya MJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Sayantani,
    dekhe jol ashche and ekhon eyikhane dinner time ..bojhte parcho abostha :-D..I too like mild green chillies ..hugs and smiles

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  9. Sobha ShyamJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    fingerlicking pickle..looks yummy..

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  10. PrathibhaSreejithJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    uff, thats a really tasty fiery chili pickle. I want that spoonful with a cup of boiled rice n yogurt :)

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  11. Sushma MallyaJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    yummy and chatpata pickle...love it missed all ur yummy post sayantini:)

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  12. ChamJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    That is a fiery pictures, I would love to try this one- what is broken mustard (do u refer to yellow mustard? and what is Methi ke chawal? I googled It shows some rice dishes....

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  13. TeenaJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    yum..yum..lip smacking pickle!! I would love to see your recipes for my 'Valentine's Day Event'.

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  14. indosungodJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Mouth Watering. I would give a lot for some of that pickle.

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  15. KalyaniJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    looks spicy and delicious clicks.....

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  16. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    wow that looks amazingly appetizing! YUM YUM!

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  17. divyaJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    wow... pickle look fabulous... beautiful presentation...

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  18. IndraniJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Darun sundar lagche pickle ta, Sayantani,..amar o chilli pickle khub favorite, kintu banai ni konodin ghare, ebar banabo with ur full-proof recipe... aar tumi definitely amar event-e sent korte paro..love to have this in my event

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  19. Hamaree RasoiJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Very tangy and tasty pickle. Pics are simply stunning.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  20. Home Cooked Oriya FoodJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    while I wont eat it ( Iam scared of chili pickles), I loved the pictures and the writeup...
    lovely!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Darun chatpata achaar dekhei khete ichha korchhe. Stunning pics..

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  22. MélangeJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    oooh,I can feel the flavor here Sayantani..Awesome preparation.Nice presentation too.

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  23. Deeps @ Naughty CurryJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    yum! i can eat aloo paratha & pickle anyday, anytime... this looks absolutely delecious! :)

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  24. simranJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    wow!i love making pickles..am definately going to try this out..thanks

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  25. LifewithspicesJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    awesome one.. bookmarked.. my hubby would love it..

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  26. Nandita SSJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    The pickle looks yummy sayantani. Simply mouthwatering

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  27. Ms.ChitchatJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Wow,tasty tangy fiery pickle. Click is very tempting and making me grab some.

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  28. Priya SureshJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Hot and fiery pickle tempts me a lot,mouthwatering here..

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  29. Rathai's recipeJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Gorgeous pictures! So rustic and well shot. They will fit into any high-end magazine.

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  30. JyotiJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    It's so tempting . Nothing can taste better than a hot chili.

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  31. PremaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Delicious pickle and very tempting clicks...mouthwatering here.

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  32. Jeyashris KitchenJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    my grandma makes a similar one. Beautiful pictures

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  33. KalaJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Yummyyyyyy

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  34. ArchanaJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Awesome pics ! Would love to make this pickle ! What is methi ke chawal and sarson ke chawal ? Please let me know...

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  35. Deepi's WorldJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    thanks for dropping by...nice pickle recipe...have all the ingredients in home.. will sure going to give it a shot.

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  36. AsmitaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    This pickle looks so good! Love the pictures too.

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  37. LorraineJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    This looks so good! I can think of so many ways to use it that would taste wonderful:)

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  38. MandiraJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    tomar hot and spicy pickle is just delicious and mouthwatering!

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  39. Anjali KoliJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Hi Sayantani I've missed quite a bit of action on your blog and will catch up slowly as am resting at home for a month.

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  40. Anjali KoliJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    wanted to add...Thank you for inquiring about my health and I love to keep in touch with you, always.

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  41. Nirmala D MohanJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Wow.. This looks yummy & delicious.:)
    Thanks for sharing..

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  42. VidhyaJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I am drooling over the pictures.

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  43. hemalataJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Mouthwatering pickle,looks so delicious.

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  44. Jayanthy KumaranJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    tonguetickling recipe..thanks for sharing dear.
    Tasty Appetite

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  45. PreetiJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    This is amazing pickle Sayantani...I love the flavours of chillies..not fond of hot stuff(tikha) but love the aroma and the flavour imparted by chillies:)

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  46. themustardseedJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    This is mouthwatering!! And to think of the alu parathas that go with it. YUM!!

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  47. NamithaJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I love this pickle. Had this once from a friend's lunch pack for the first time :-)As you said theu pair best with parathas

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  48. PushpaJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Superb pickle looks delicious.

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  49. La @ FoodSliceJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I was looking at the pictures and was wondering where i had last seen it, and reading through i remembered. It was served with aloo parathas (either in delhi or kolkata, can't remember that right). I loved it then and these pictures make my mouth water now.

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  50. VijithaJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Ouusssssshhh!! That looks spicy good.I am a big lover for spicy pickles. I eat them really rarely and this one forces me to recreate it in my kitchen. I have bookmarked it.

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  51. kankanaJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Few months back I had made red chili aachar which is almost getting over. Next attempt would definitely be this one!

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  52. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    @Cham and Arch, methi and sarson ke chwal are split seeds which are mainly used for pickling purpose. just have added a click in the post. in the packet it is written as methi dal and methi ke chawal. just got to know from another blog that split mustard is also known as kaduku parippu in Kerala.
    hope this helps.

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  53. vrindaJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    WOW too good,Mouthwatering pickle..

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  54. MiriJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Have never come across split methi and mustard! The pickle looks delicious - must be great with parathas!

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  55. Saee Koranne-KhandekarJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    What great shots! Lovely recipe, too.

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  56. AnuJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    First time here..loved your blog..happy to follow it..Chili pickle looks so yummy..

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  57. ShanthaJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I'll make this pickle this weekend...looks tempting. Thankfully, Indian stores in New York stock all these spices and I have them handy.

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  58. NupurFebruary 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I am hooked to these pics... not being a very big fan of chillies, I am desperate to try this one..

    you have a new follower here :)

    please do visit my blog as well for your kind participation in the ongoing events.

    Cheers
    UK Rasoi

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  59. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    delightful...
    picturebite.com

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  60. ArchanaMarch 12, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    I wanted to make mengo pickle my recipe calls for split methi seeds> So i googled as I do not know if we get it here. Thanks. Btw this is alos what my girls will love I hav ehot spicy chillies.:D

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  61. UnknownNovember 1, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Hii.. Thanks for you posting this blog.

    I bookmarked this blog. I will try it this in home.
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  62. UnknownNovember 1, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    I will go there to eat choola Bhautra.Noida Restaurants

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  63. María de la CruzFebruary 24, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Hello, Sayantani:

    I love this recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Can I ask you with meal is good for alon with?

    Thanks in advance.

    Kind regards,

    Mary of the Cross

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  64. UnknownNovember 10, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    Can I use green and red chillies in this recipe

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  65. UnknownNovember 10, 2019 at 9:06 PM

    Can I use red and green chilli in this recipe

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