Step-by-step
1
firstly, take 20 red chilli and remove the head. wipe off the chilli clean to remove any dirt or moisture.
2
slit the chilli and deseed it. removing seeds are completely optional. keep aside.
3
in a pan take ¼ cup mustard seeds, ¼ cup fennel, ¼ cumin and 1 tbsp methi.
4
dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
5
cool completely and blend to a coarse powder.
6
transfer the masala mix to a small bowl.
7
add 1 tsp kalonji seeds, 2 tbsp amchur, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp salt and ½ tsp hing.
8
further, add 2 tbsp vinegar and mix well until all the spices are well combined.
9
stuff the prepared pickle masala into the chilli.
10
place the stuffed chilli into large glass jar. also, add leftover masala mix. keep aside.
11
heat 1 cup mustard oil until it turns smokey.
12
cool the oil completely, and pour over the stuffed chilli.
13
shake well making sure the oil is well coated to all the chilli.
14
cover and sundry for at least 7 days or until chilli softens completely.
15
finally, enjoy stuffed red chilli pickle with roti.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to stuff the masala into chilli well. as it will enhance the flavour.
- also, using mustard oil.
- you can alternatively cut the chilli into small pieces if you are not comfortable having the whole.
- finally, stuffed red chilli pickle recipe tastes great when prepared spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/lal-mirch-ka-achar-stuffed-red-chilli/