We love to eat achaar with our daily meals, don’t we? Taking a spoonful of pickle together makes our dal-rice, roti-sabzi or even simple paratha very tasty. This, in fact, adds extra zest to our palate, enhancing our overall dining experience. Although we do not talk much about this spice, it is one of the most common features of the Indian thali. If you explore, you will find your own unique versions of pickles all over India. Some like fresh pickles, some ferment it or soak it in the sun for weeks. Some people enjoy sour-sweet pickle, while some eat it with added spice. We do not follow any strict recipe for making pickles. Food experts say that making pickles is a tradition that has been passed down for generations. This is why the process of making pickles and the ingredients used vary from family to family.
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One such popular pickle is Mirchi Ka Achaar. Mirchi pickle made from fresh green chillies and other spices is liked all over India. It is easy to make and helps to prepare meals in no time. Keeping in mind the popularity, we have come up with some favorite variants of Mirchi Ka Achaar that will help you add variety to your pickle collection. Check out these recipes.
Here are 5 Mirchi Ka Achaar Recipes for you – NDTV Food Picks:
1. Thecha (Maharashtrian Chili Pickle):
Thecha is a fresh green chilli pickle prepared by grinding chillies and other spices in a mortar pestle. Traditionally, thecha recipe includes ample amount of garlic, peanuts, mustard oil, cumin and salt. If kept properly, you can store thecha for a week or two. All you have to do is transfer the thecha to a clean airtight container and keep it at room temperature. Click here for the recipe.
2. Stuffed Chili Pickle:
We are sure you must have tried Poori Mirchi Ka Achaar stuffed with masala. Now let’s see how to make it. To make this pickle, first of all we have to find those dumplings’ chilies. Then cut the chili long and stuff it with spices and soak the pickle for 3-4 days. Click here for the recipe.
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3. Mirchi’s sour-sweet pickle:
If you enjoy pickles that have some sweetness, try this deliciously sweet-not-sour version of green chili chutney. To make this recipe, we need green chillies, jaggery, salt, vinegar and some basic spices like cumin and coriander. The special thing is that this dish is made in refined groundnut or sesame oil. Click here for the recipe.
4. Street-Style Green Chilli Pickle:
Have you ever tasted the fresh green chilli chutney served with parathas and kachoris at a roadside stall? If yes, then you know how delicious it tastes. It’s simple, quick and makes a perfect condiment when you run out of pickles in the middle of a meal. We suggest keeping this pickle handy for whenever you need it. Click here for the recipe.
5. Green Chilli Chutney:
You might not consider it a classic pickle; But trust us, it is a perfect side dish to pair with all your fried foods – samosas, pakora, bread rolls and more. Green chili chutney adds just the right amount of heat and aroma to those fried foods, which in turn boosts the overall flavor profile. Click here for the recipe.
Now that you have our favorite green chili pickle recipes, we suggest making them one by one at home and enjoying them. Don’t forget to tell us which of the above recipes you liked the most!