Green Pepper Pickle (Taza Kali Mirch Ka Achar)
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.
Ingredients
- 250 gram 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
Instructions
- Firstly, dress 250 gm peppercorns and wash them very well.
- Then, steam the peppercorns for 5 mins.
- 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.
- Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4th tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tbsp salt. Stir for a few minutes.
- Next, add 1/4th tsp asafetida and 1 tbsp curry leaves. Stir for a few minutes.
- Add 1/4th tsp fenugreek powder and stir for a few minutes.
- Then, add the steamed peppercorns and turn off the flame. Mix all the ingredients very well.
- Take a bowl with ½ cup lemon juice and add the peppercorn mixture to it.
- 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.
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Notes
I choose firm, fresh green peppercorns and steam them briefly so they soften yet stay crunchy.
Heat mustard oil with mustard seeds, garlic, and ginger to build a rich, aromatic base.
Balance the spices, chili powder and salt to taste. Lightly toasted fenugreek powder adds subtle depth.
I distribute asafetida evenly and add fresh curry leaves for extra aroma and digestive benefits.
Submerge peppercorns fully in lemon juice, then refrigerate overnight so flavors meld and the pickle stay fresh longer.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Green Pepper Pickle (Taza Kali Mirch Ka Achar)
Amount per Serving
Calories
43
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
358
mg
16
%
Potassium
187
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
243
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
65
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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