Green Chilli Pickle (Whole)

Green chillies are one of my favourite and I add it with every dish I prepare. The hot flavour in it gets you an excellent taste. My mother prepares this whole chilli pickle and I used to get it packed from her whenever I make a visit. That was a time I never knew cooking and never knew that it is this easy.

It tastes like jalapeno pickle and goes well with Curd rice. I am sure you will like it, but you will have to wait for atleast 15-20 days (marination period) to experience it. No preservatives added, but still this lasts for atleast a year.

Ingredients:
Green Chilli - 200 gms
Mustard Seeds - 3 Tsp
Turmeric Powder - 3 Tsp
Salt - 5 Tsp
Lime - 5


This is how it looks after a month. The colour of the Chilli changes from Green to Pale Green (Yellowish Green).

Method:

1. Wash Green chillies and cut into small pieces (around an inch or less).
2. Grind Mustard seeds into coarse powder.
3. In a glass bowl add the cut chillies, salt,turmeric and mustard seeds powder and mix it well.
4. Extract the Lime juice and add it to the mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5. Cover the bowl with a plate and leave it aside.
6. It has to marinate for atleast 20 days to use it.
7. Once in a day open the cover and give it a mix (for even marination).
8. After complete marination, the Chilli will turn soft. Now it is ready for use.
9. Transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate(optional).

Nutritional Fact:

• Green Chilli - Good source of Potassium, magnesium, iron and Vitamin B & Vitamin C.
• Lime - Vitamin C