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  1. I have used your recipe multiple times by now, i have saved the first version of your recipe from 4-5 years ago and it’s my goto pickle.5 stars

  2. This pickle kept well for 6 months without refrigeration. This is a great recipe. You can also add some fresh turmeric to it to make it more appealing.

  3. Namaste Dassanaji, I love your blog and use it often to make delicious food. I made the green chilli pickle. Here in Australia, we only get either thick chillies or thin spicy ones. I used the thick ones.

    The pickle is still quite bitter after a month. I have stored it in the fridge. The chillies are also not soft like normal pickle. I followed the recipe faithfully. Any solution or tips? Thank you.

    1. Thanks Neelima. Sorry to hear about the pickle. Usually this does not happen, so I wonder what must have gone wrong. I hope you used the correct measurements.

      The chillies will take a lot of time to become soft as they are thick. You can alter the bitter taste by adding some jaggery (this will make the pickle sweet-spicy-tangy) or increase the amount of salt (add a few teaspoons) or add some vinegar or lemon juice.

      You can add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar or lemon juice. Mix thoroughly with whatever ingredient you add in and let the pickle mature for 2 to 3 days. Since you have kept it in the fridge now, I suggest to continue keeping it in the fridge.

      Yet another option is to add some more oil, say about 2 to 3 tablespoons. I hope this helps.

      1. Thank you so much for your reply. Will try. It’s quite cold here now, so I could keep it at room temperature too. Will use thinner chillies next time.

  4. Can I use less amount of mustard seeds powder than given in the recipe? Mainly because not used to this powder in the pickle.

    1. We are not using mustard powder but coarsely ground mustard seeds. I would not suggest reducing it as the flavor and taste will alter. In the pickles made in Western and North India, mustard is usually added and it tastes good.

  5. I love this. I have made sure I have a bottle of pickle in my fridge at all times. Thank you5 stars

  6. Thank you so much for this recipe! I inadvertently added the turmeric at the same time as the mustard seed and salt to the chili’s. Will this be a problem?

    1. Hi do I need to store the pickle in the fridge or can I keep it outside ?? and how long would it last ?5 stars

  7. Hi Dassana,
    This is the second time I am using this recipe and I love the process every time I make it. Especially looking at the colours, fragrance and texture change, its such a pleasant surprise! 🙂5 stars

  8. Is it necessary to heat oil and to added can’t we add raw oil to the pickle will it makes any diffrence to taste or life of pickle

  9. Hi Dassana,

    Thank you for the recipe. I had a question- if i wish to add garlic pods to this pickle, at what point should i do so?

    Thanks.

  10. Hi Dassana,
    Can I use kasundi instead of mustard powder ? Also, does it need to be topped with oil with use ?5 stars

    1. maya, i have never used kasundi. so i have no idea how much concentrated and intense is the flavor. some experimentation will be needed from your side. so can’t say if it can be used or not.

  11. Dear Dassana,

    Can we use pingaani jar instead of glass jar to put in sunlight.we have no glass jar in our house at this moment:(.5 stars

  12. Hi, your pickles are delicious! I’m just discovering those spicy pickles from your country, I would suggest to have those with a soft boiled egg for breakfast, indeed mustard and chillies taste so great with it :D. I didn’t think I would love it so much in the morning ^^5 stars

    1. Thanks Molina for your positive feedback and suggestion. In India usually pickle is served with the main course meal or had with flat breads called as parathas.

  13. Hi Dassana,
    This is Edwin from US. I made this recipe using the Jalapeno and Serano peppers grown in my vegetable garden twice last year. Turned out awesome and got lot of compliments. Making a batch from this year’s harvest.
    Thank you very much.
    Edwin5 stars

  14. Hello dassana, really a very good recipe. Just have one query. Can i also add garlic pods along with green chillis into this recipe?
    Thanks5 stars

  15. Please share what can be done in case if we have some leftover aam pickle masala.
    I have posted this query earlier also however I am not sure that you received it or not

  16. Dear Dassana,

    In case if I have some achar masala from mango pickle left with me please suggest what I can do with that.

    1. megha, you can try these recipes with achari masala. you can use any veggie or even mix veggies instead of paneer. then with the mango pickle masala, you can even make parathas. just add the masala in the atta. you can add some mix veggies like grated carrots, grated cabbage or even mashed potatoes or peas. then knead well and make parathas.

      any simple starter snack or sabzi can be made with the achari masala. eg like just stir fry some mushrooms and add the masala. various sabzis can be made with veggies of your choice.

  17. Hi, I am so bad at making pickles. I can be the worst pickle maker in the world. One rime,I had loads of green chillies at home and i had lots of out station guests coming over. So i decided to not waste the green chillies and pickled them as per your recipe. Believe you me, my guests had this pickle with every meal and also carried some for their journey back. Mynfamily is completely sold on this and this pickle has to be on the table or the meals are incomplete. Thank you so much !! I am so glad i found this recipe. How can i follow your other recipes ?
    Thanks again 🙂5 stars

  18. Hey, just wanted to say this was my first attempt at making homemade pickles. It turned out absolutely fantastic. I’m looking forward to trying out more pickle recipes in the summer!
    Just one question: my chillies were a bit crunchy (not “raw” crunchy just a tad). Will they soften up eventually as time goes by? Having that crunchier feel is a bit weird and unexpected in a pickle, but other that it was absolutely awesome.

  19. Hi there. I tried making the mirchi pickle with a few nimboos also. The mustard seed dal is bitter after three days also. Have I done something wrong. I omitted sugar as I am diabetic. Do let me know if the bitterness will go.
    Anita

    1. try adding some more lemons. the recipe suggests 5 to 6 lemons. the sourness of the lemon juice will balance the bitterness of the mustard seeds. the bitterness coming from the mustard seeds depends on the quality of the seeds. as the pickle matures with time, the bitterness will mellow down. so you can keep the pickle for some more days to mature. the bitterness will reduce. no need to add sugar.

  20. Hello,
    Would it be alright to substitute regular table salt for the rock salt?
    I don’t have the rock salt handy and was wondering if the taste would differ.
    Also if I do use the table salt should the quantity be same?

  21. Hello Dassana, do you have any suggestions for making pickles in winter in a cold country? If I put a jar outside this time of year it will freeze instead of cooking…

  22. Hi….matserchef…..ur every recipe is jst WOWWWW…..dis is my 1st ever achar nd i cant believe is turned out so well i cant explain dat in words…..even m bengali hubby tastes it nd want it in every meal of d day…..yesterday he shocked nd said….ohhhh its almost finished how cum….he was nt aware dat i shared it wd my frnd….nw he want me to make more…luv u….

  23. I alwaz used to tk references from ur recipes to cook food when ever sum1 special is cumin to my place nd i alwaz get loads of compliments bt actually all dose compliments belongs to u….nw after my baby as m a home maker nw decided to do sumthing which i never thot of doin ie preparing any kind of achar….i picked dis1 nd never thot dat it will turn out lyk dis?even my bengali hubby told me to remake it as its almost finished…..love u sooo much for making my hubby to eat achars U knw hw we punjabies are….achar is like a lifeline 4 us….lolzzz nw will try gobhi gajar wala achar hope he will lyk it too????

    1. thank you anjali. felt nice reading your comment. agree for punjabis, achaar is a must, especially with parathas ?
      do try the gobhi gajar achar. the taste of the gobhi gajar achar is different from green chili. but both taste good.

  24. Hello, I’m making your chilli pickle at the moment! I’ve just added the lemon juice and it’s really liquidy now, not like in your pictures. I’ve multiplied everything by three to make a bigger batch but I’m worried I’ve ruined it…

    1. looks like the proportions have not worked well by increasing. a suggestion would be add more powdered mustard seeds till the consistency becomes medium or slightly thick. its not ruined, so don’t worry. a liquid pickle also tastes good. you can skip also adding mustard seeds powder if you want.

  25. Dassana,in Mumbai I get it loose and packed.so pls answer in exact weight.new to cooking so easy to follow measurement plus no risk of spoiling the dish.thanks for ur very quick reply.take care

    1. parul, i did consider the this and replied. i had used a small packet of rai ka kuria and thus i told you the same. about green chilies, i weighed them and mentioned. it will be roughly 100 to 110 grams.

    1. no. cover the mouth of the bottle with a muslin or a loosely woven cotton cloth. also you can cover the jar with its lid and keep in the sun. but do ensure that the lid is made of metal and not plastic.

  26. Hi Dassana,
    On other websites i saw, the process was of 20 min. Can you please let me know what difference it well make? BTW I appreciate your work and refer so many frnds of mine to your website.

    1. thanks anu. i think they have cooked the pickle for 20 minutes. both taste different. in sun drying there is marination as well as very slow cooking that happens due to the sunlight. its a very slow process of cooking. so thus the taste will differ than the pickle mixture which has been cooked on stove top.

  27. thank you so much. is it ok if I just keep it in the fridge as it is lying in the fridge for one week.

  28. I made this pickle. but green chillies are still very very hot. what can I do to reduce hotness of chillies. after adding mustard oil can it still be kept I sun n I can I add more mustard seeds or salt or lemon juice at this stage just to reduce that hot touch.

    1. the green chilies you have used are of the hotter variety. the heat and spiciness will mellow down in some days. you can keep the bottle in the sun after adding mustard oil for a day or two. no need to add any salt, lemon juice or mustard seeds. in some days or a few weeks, the heat will get mellowed down a bit.

  29. I made the mirchi picked and after adding mustard oil it became very bitter. Please let me know what to do.

    1. did you heat the mustard oil till it started smoking. also did you make the pickle in glass jar. lemon juice can react with metals. not to worry. just allow the pickle to mature for some days, about a week or 15 days and the bitter taste will mellow down and become less. hope this helps. keep in the fridge.

      1. thanks …..the reason I am asking is because accidentally my whole 100gms of rai packet got mixed in the container of ajwain of somewhat same quantity 🙁
        now I am looking for some pickle recipe where I can utilise both of them as I don’t feel like throwing the entire thing 🙁
        ….is there anything you can help me with??

  30. Hi, tried this pickle recipe of yours and everything turned out almost as you mentioned but is slightly bitter which I do not know why…can you suggest anything to improve it? Thnx:-)

    1. bitterness could be due to the mustard seeds or lemon juice. just allow the pickle to get matured more for a some more days and the bitterness will go away.

      1. Thanks a lot for the instant reply:-) I have kept it in the refrigerator after putting oil and leaving it outside for 2-3 days. Should I leave it just like that or in the sun untouched?

          1. Hello and thank you once again for the prompt reply:-) Will do so:-) The recipes in your blog are all awesome. Am very much impressed by the stepwise explanation and every minute detail that you mention. I am myself very fond of cooking and love trying world cuisine. There are lots that I want to try from your blog. I suggest you should have a guest post corner where we could share our recipes from our part of the globe:-)

  31. Green chilli pickle is one of my favorite these days. I recently pickled a batch of chillies but it turned out they were very hot kind. My face flushes after eating. There has been no sun since so I’m hoping once I keep them out in sun for a few days it might get better. However what else can be done to reduce the hotness ? More lemon juice?

  32. Hi Dassana,
    Thank you so much for all the lovely recipes.
    Just a question – can I replace Mustard oil with extra virgin olive oil?

    1. welcome archana. try using any other oil like sunflower oil, safflower oil or even canola oil or peanut oil. i won’t suggest using extra virgin olive oil.

      1. Thank you Dassana. Out of curiosity – why do we avoid olive oil for this?
        I actually bought Mustard oil but checking as Olive oil is healthier 🙂

        And you really revert so very promptly….. Thank you 🙂

        1. welcome archana. taste and flavor of olive oil will not go well with this pickle. i forgot to mention about sesame oil. you can use sesame oil or peanut oil. both are healthy.

          1. Thank you Dassana.
            Your recipes are easy to follow and absolutely delicious. I have tried more than 20 in last 2 months in addition to about 7 cakes and 2 cookies too (yup, am keeping count 🙂 ……….. I have not cooked or enjoyed being in the kitchen all my life.
            The credit is completely yours……
            My family relished each dish although in total surprise….

            I am sure this pickle will turn out great too 🙂

            I write this while eating Gingerbread cake baked according to your instructions…

            I read in few comments that you will share recipes for Wholewheat cookies and Wholewheat Cumin cookies….. Eagerly waiting.

            Thank you

          2. welcome archana. thats a very sweet and positive feedback from you. i do try to post recipes which readers request. but many requested recipes are pending for many months. there is a big list of recipes requested by readers. good to know that you are enjoying cooking. cooking is creative and satisfying. if you cook with love then it will also nourish the family subtly and will in turn create more love and harmony in the home.

          3. It sure is satisfying when the results turn out finger-licking good too…. 🙂
            Particularly appreciate that you make healthier versions of most dishes….. That seems to have kept me going….

            Hope you continue with this and share many more mouth watering dishes !

  33. Hi,

    I seem to have added more turmeric in the pickle. is there a way I can reduce the bitterness of turmeric?

  34. Well I just started it today, made a huge amount as I am excited and I know it will be awesome…thanks so much for posting

    1. Hi Jumky,
      Sometime due to the choice of chili is such that initially for few days it may tastes bitter, however later it will give really delicious taste.5 stars

    1. yes it is 3 tbsp of rock salt. but you can add less or more depending on your taste. salt acts as a preservative along with oil and mustard seeds. you can even add upto 2 tbsp of rock salt.

    1. wonderful! thanks so so much. It brightens up our curries in grey, cold Birmingham and reminds me how wretched the so-called Indian food we buy in restaurants here really is – but that’s another story…..

  35. Looks like a classical green chilly chutney recipe with some variations. Will try it for sure.5 stars