Instant Green Chilli Pickle - Instant Mirchi Achar recipe - by ITALIAN DHABA

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor with less acidity.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective for pickling.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Ground mustard can provide a similar flavor profile.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder can be a more convenient option.

Wash and dry 25-38 green chilies.

Cut the green chilies lengthwise without fully separating them.

In a pan, heat 4 tablespoons of cooking oil until hot.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and fry until they start to sizzle.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of ajwain and fry for a few seconds.

Add 0.25 teaspoon of asafoetida and mix well.

Add the cut green chilies to the pan and stir to coat them in the spices.

Cook the chilies for 1 to 1.5 minutes until they change color but remain crunchy.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

If desired, add 0.5 teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder for extra heat.

Finally, add 1 teaspoon of lemon powder and mix everything together.

Turn off the heat and let the pickle cool.

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