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Green Pepper Pickle, known as Taza Kali Mirch Ka Achar in Hindi, is a spicy and tangy Indian condiment made by marinating fresh green peppercorns in mustard oil, salt, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices like fennel, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. It is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. Follow my recipe to learn how to make green pepper pickle right in your kitchen.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Green pepper pickle is one of the most common Indian pickles famous for its bold flavors and spicy taste.

Store the pickle in a clean and airtight container in the fridge to maintain its freshness and enhance its shelf life.
This pickle delivers a sour, tangy, earthy, and slightly bitter taste.
Green pepper pickle pairs well with a variety of dishes, including Indian meals, snacks, grilled meats, sandwiches, salads, and cheese platters, adding a burst of flavor to your culinary creations.

Try different pickles for a similar taste such as Garlic Pickle (Lehsun ka Achar), Radish Pickle (Mooli ka Pickle), Carrot Pickle (Gajar ka Achar), Green Tomato Pickle (Hari Tamatar Ka Achar), Lemon Pickle (Nimbu Ka Achar), and Raw Mango Pickle (Kaccha Aam Ka Achar).

The Ingredients:

250 gm peppercorns

1 tbsp mustard oil
½ tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp garlic cloves

1 tbsp ginger (small pieces)
1 tbsp chili powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder

¼ tsp asafetida
1 tbsp curry leaves
¼ tsp fenugreek powder

Salt as per taste
½ cup lemon juice

I got this recipe from the wife of the electrician of our society during a community lunch. We both were serving food, and she had made this pickle all by herself at home. I couldn’t stop asking for more while eating. I requested the recipe, and she scribbled it on a paper napkin.

I made it the very next weekend. My husband said it had warmth, and the boys said it felt like heaven. Now, it is our common energizer. That moment reminded me that even families behind hardworking hands have their own comfort meals – meals that quietly power their day just like their loved ones fix ours.

How to Make Green Pepper Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)

Step 1: Firstly, dress 250 gm peppercorns and wash them very well.

Step 2: Then, steam the peppercorns for 5 mins.

Step 3: Now, take a wok and heat 1 tbsp mustard oil. Add ½ tbsp mustard seeds to it, followed by 1 tbsp garlic cloves and 1 tbsp ginger pieces. Stir for a few minutes.

Step 4: Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4th tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tbsp salt. Stir for a few minutes.

Step 5: Next, add 1/4^th tsp asafetida and 1 tbsp curry leaves. Stir for a few minutes.

Step 6: Add 1/4^th tsp fenugreek powder and stir for a few minutes.

Step 7: Then, add the steamed peppercorns and turn off the flame. Mix all the ingredients very well.

Step 8: Take a bowl with ½ cup lemon juice and add the peppercorn mixture to it.

Step 9: Refrigerate for a few hours, and your Green Pepper Pickle will be ready in one to two days, with a slight color change indicating its readiness.