Indian cuisine is vast and versatile, comprising many curries, appetizers, desserts and side dishes. Each element in a typical Indian plate has equal importance and makes it a whole. We love our pickles as much as we love our vegetables. In fact, almost every Indian household has a plethora of pickles in the cabinet, offering different flavors to different meals. There are many spices in our food and whenever there is a shortage, pickles come in handy. And what could be better than spicy chili pickle to work!?
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You must have tried some chilli pickles already, but have you ever tried Banarasi red chilli pickle? This spicy and tangy pickle offers a fusion of flavors and makes the perfect accompaniment to your Indian meal. Whole red chilies are stuffed with a spice powder that contains different spices, each with its own distinct flavor.
How to make Banarasi Red Chilli Pickle Recipe:
firstly, make sure to get big red chillies which can be easily stuffed with your pickle masala. Clean them, remove the seeds, wash and let them dry naturally. Then proceed to making Banarasi chilli pickle.
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For stuffing, grind whole spices like fennel, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and black pepper and prepare masala powder. When it becomes coarse, add spice powders like turmeric powder, asafoetida, amchur powder and salt as per taste. Then add a little mustard oil and lemon juice to it.
Make a cut in the middle of the chillies with the help of a knife and fill it in the prepared pickle masala. Store the pickle in a glass jar and leave it to ripen in the sun for 4-5 days.
Add this delicious red chilli pickle to your pickle collection and spice up your meal with it.
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