Green Pea Pickle: Green peas available in the winter season are not only fresh but also sweet in taste. We all eat peas in paneer pea curry or poha, but if you have not tried green pea pickle till now, then here we have brought a great recipe (Green Pea Pickle Recipe) which will increase the taste of the food manifold.
- Many people like to eat green peas in the winter season.
- There are very few people who have tried green pea pickle.
- Its pickle is beneficial in every respect in taste and health.
It is winter season and there is abundance of green peas! Have you ever thought that pickle can also be made from this delicious vegetable? Yes, you read it right!
The unique combination of the sweet taste of green peas and the spiciness of spices will create a new explosion of taste in your mouth. Pea pickle is not only delicious but it also contains many nutrients which are beneficial for your health. It also helps in maintaining healthy digestion. So let’s know how you can prepare green pea pickle (Matar Achar Recipe) at home this winter season.
Ingredients for making Green Pea Pickle
- 2 cups green peas
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 10-12 black peppers
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup mustard oil
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tsp black salt
How to make Green Pea Pickle
- First, boil 3 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to it and then add peas and boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the gas and put the peas in cold water and let them cool.
- After this, take out the peas in a sieve and drain the water completely. Dry the peas by spreading them on a cloth or placing them under a fan.
- Now fry coriander seeds, fennel, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, celery, black pepper and yellow mustard in a pan on low flame for 1-2 minutes.
- Then grind the roasted spices coarsely in a mixer.
- Now heat mustard oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add asafoetida and nigella seeds to it.
- After this add ground spices, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, black salt and vinegar and mix well.
- Then add peas to the spices and mix well.
- Now fill the pickle in a clean and dry glass jar and close the jar properly.
- Keep in mind, keep the pickle in a cool and dry place only.
Special Tips
- If you want more spiciness in the pickle then you can increase the amount of red chili powder.
- If you want less sweetness in pickle then you can reduce the amount of sugar.
- You can also make this pickle without vinegar.
- To make the pickle last longer, you can keep the jar in the sun.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general information. Before adopting it, definitely take medical advice. THE MONK does not confirm this.)
