Green Chili Pickle

Green Chili Pickle in Marathi

Yield: Approx 1/2 cup

Ground Mustard has been used in this Chili Pickle recipe. Click here to learn spicy Green Pickle recipe.


Ingredients:
1/2 cup Green Chilies, small pieces
1/8 cup Salt
1/2 tsp Asafoetida Powder
1/4 cup Mustard Powder (Red Mustard)
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
To Temper:::
1/8 cup Oil
1/8 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Asafoetida
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Method:
1) Put all chili pieces into a bowl. Add salt and 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Powder. Mix well with spoon. Keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
2) Take another bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup Mustard powder. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a blender. Blend for 1 or 2 minutes. It will become foamy and color changes to little white.
3) Pour this mixture to marinated Green Chilies and mix well. Keep a small glass bowl ready. Now heat a small saucepan. add Oil and let it become hot. Add Mustard seeds and wait until it crackles. Then add Asafoetida Powder and Turmeric Powder. Mix with spoon and immediately pour it in glass bowl. Add this seasoning to Green chilie mixture once it become cold. Add lemon Juice and mix nicely.
Store in cleaned and dried Airtight Glass Jar. This Pickle remain good for 15 days at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for a month or two.