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Onion Pickle

Serves 2
15 mins
23 Kcal
This simple yet profoundly flavoured onion pickle recipe uses thinly sliced onions marinated in spices, vinegar, and oil. The spice and flavour of onion pickle will give your meal a zesty kick. Onions absorb the potent spices of mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, and red chilli powder for a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savoury flavours. In short, the final onion pickle will be a tart and tangy pickle to spice up your curries, rice dishes, parathas, and sandwiches. The fantastic taste of onion pickle can be achieved with simple ingredients lying around in your home. The onions are lightly salted to remove the moisture, mixed with a spice blend, and left to marinate; the longer it sits, the stronger the flavours get, and it tastes even more delicious over time. Onion pickles are ideal for anyone who finds solace in sharp and spicy flavours in Indian-style pickles. They go well with most dishes and bring a splash of flavour to each bite. You can also add chilli powder of the desired quantity, whether your favourite curry or just a simple dal; onion pickles never fail to exhilarate you because they add an unforgettable flavour.

Ingredients required for Onion Pickle

  1. 15-20 red onions
  2. 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  3. Salt

Cooking steps for Onion Pickle

  1. 1
    Gather 15 to 20 small red onions for this recipe of onion pickle.
  2. 2
    You can also use 8 to 10 shallots or pearl onions, depending on your preference.
  3. 3
    Peel the onions carefully, remove as much of the skin on the outside as you can, and trim back the root ends as much as possible.
  4. 4
    Put the peeled onions aside in a bowl.
  5. 5
    Now, prepare the brine for the pickle. Take a mixing bowl and add one teaspoon of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar along with ¼ cup of filtered water.
  6. 6
    This will give your pickle that vinegary flavour.
  7. 7
    Apple cider vinegar offers a faint, fruitier taste to the pickle.
  8. 8
    Add ¾ teaspoon of salt to this brine or adjust according to your taste. Salt draws water from onions and allows the flavours to combine; it also helps preserve the pickle for a long time.
  9. 9
    Stir well until the salt is entirely dissolved in the vinegar-water solution. That brine will not only pickle the onions, but it'll also keep them fresh and crispy, ensuring that all bites are crunchy and tangy.
  10. 10
    Now mix the brine with the onions.
  11. 11
    Add the peeled and sliced or whole onions into the bowl of the brine.
  12. 12
    Sliced onions are simply going to be more exposed to the brine, and therefore, they are absorbed faster by the brine.
  13. 13
    Place whole onions or shallots into the brine.
  14. 14
    Pour into a bowl, cover it with its lid or plastic wrap, and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
  15. 15
    This will enable the onions to absorb the vinegar and salt. For a more robust pickling flavour, you can refrigerate the onions and store them overnight, which will do much to enhance the tangy taste and create a more robust pickle.
  16. 16
    This sweet and sour onion pickle is now ready for service.
  17. 17
    The tanginess of the vinegar and the crunch of the onions complement this versatile and delightful side dish.
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    The longer you let the onions stay in the brine, the stronger the pickle will be.
  19. 19
    So, if you can wait, marinate the onions for a day or two to get an even more intense flavour.
  20. 20
    This recipe of onion pickle combines the tangy flavours of vinegar and salt with crunchy onions, creating a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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