Gherkin Pickle (Gillori Achar)

Gherkin Pickle (Gillori Achar)
  • Author: nawazcook

Tangy and spicy, this homemade gherkin pickle recipe infuses the classic flavors of mustard seeds, garlic, and Kashmiri chilies. Lightly marinated gherkins come together with a punchy paste, resulting in a pickle that's perfect for adding a zesty kick to your meals.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 250 gms gherkins
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 35-40 red kashmiri cillies
  • 10-12 garlic pods, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • handful curry leaves
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Cut each gherkin into 4 pieces. Marinate for 1 day in vinegar and salt
  • Take a little water in a pan add salt and boil the chillies in it till soft. Strain. Keep water aside.
  • Heat oil add sliced garlic and brown. Add curry leaves.
  • Strain the gherkins. Grind the mustard and boiled chillies to a fine paste. Mix the gherkins with the paste
  • Add the water to get the consistency you want.
  • Heat the oil and cool. Pour over the mixture and mix well. Store in a clean jar.

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Yield

Makes 1 jar