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Fermented Green Chile Mustard Pickle – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Fermented Green Chile Mustard Pickle

Pairing pungent mustard with fiery chiles might not sound like it should work, but I promise you, the combination is absolutely sublime. A quick two-day fermentation with lemon juice and salt magically rounds off the sharp edges, creating a champion condiment worthy of a permanen
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 small 3-4 ounce jar
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

  • 4 teaspoons (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) yellow mustard seeds
  • 3 ounces (85 g / 3 oz) Indian green chiles (about 25)
  • 2 level teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • Use a glass or ceramic bowl for mixing and fermenting, as metal can react with the acidic lemon juice.
  • For a milder pickle, you can remove the seeds from the chiles before chopping them.
  • This pickle is a fantastic flavor booster for dal, chapatis, vegetable subjis, and avocado toast.
  • Ensure your storage jar is properly sterilized to keep the pickle fresh in the fridge for up to a month.

Method
 

  1. Crush the mustard seeds with a mortar and pestle until most have split in half.
  2. Transfer them to a non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic works best).
  3. Halve the green chiles and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
  4. Add them to the bowl with the crushed mustard seeds.
  5. Add the salt, turmeric, canola oil, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  6. Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is well-coated.
  7. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave it on the counter at room temperature for two days to ferment.
  8. Stir the mixture once or twice a day during the fermentation process.
  9. After two days, transfer the pickle to a sterilized jar, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1g

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