MY GRANDMOTHER MADE PEPPER PICKLE WHICH IS THE MOST EAT IN AZERBAIJAN

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while being healthier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is a healthy alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can add a similar texture while being lower in calories.

Wash and slice cucumbers and bell peppers into thin strips.

Chop tomatoes and garlic finely.

Combine cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl.

Add vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture.

Mix thoroughly until vegetables are well coated with the seasoning.

Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

In a saucepan, combine water, olive oil, dill, bay leaves, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables in the bowl.

Stir gently to combine and ensure all vegetables are covered in the sauce.

Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to jars.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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