Albanian Pickle Recipe: How to make Pickled Pepper : शिमला मिर्ची का आचार

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños add spice, while banana peppers are milder and cost-effective.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots provide a similar flavor with less pungency.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Wash the bell peppers thoroughly, ensuring they are dry and clean.

Cut the bell peppers into pieces, removing the seeds and any bad parts.

Pack the cut bell peppers tightly into a jar, ensuring the lid can close tightly.

Add 7-8 pieces of bell pepper to the jar.

Add 2-3 pieces of garlic to the jar.

Add salt to taste, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Add red chili to the jar, adjusting the amount based on spice preference.

Press down on the ingredients in the jar to compact them.

Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place for 15 days without opening it.

After 15 days, check the jar; the contents should have released some liquid and the peppers should be softer.

Serve the pickled peppers with dishes like rajma or roti.

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