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Cucumber Pickle
Cucumber dill pickles may be widely popular here in the United States but the overall popularity of pickles in India is hard to match. From mango to lemon and lime to pickled roselle leaves, these condiments make an appearance at almost all meals. A spicy mango pickle in the morning with a flatbread and scrambled eggs or a cilantro chutney to dip a samosa in during lunch or dinner is considered common fare.
Here is an instant cucumber pickle, inspired by the American dill pickle, that can be eaten as a salad or in between sandwiches or burgers. It is best eaten the day it is made, when the cucumbers have a nice crunch and have not leached out too much liquid or turned soggy. The use of mustard oil may be unusual however the sharp bite of the mustard does make for a very tangy pickle. Feel free to substitute mustard with olive oil or another cooking oil.
Cucumber dill pickles may be widely popular here in the United States but the overall popularity of pickles in India is hard to match. From mango to lemon and lime to pickled roselle leaves, these condiments make an appearance at almost all meals. A spicy mango pickle in the morning with a flatbread and scrambled eggs or a cilantro chutney to dip a samosa in during lunch or dinner is considered common fare.
Here is an instant cucumber pickle, inspired by the American dill pickle, that can be eaten as a salad or in between sandwiches or burgers. It is best eaten the day it is made, when the cucumbers have a nice crunch and have not leached out too much liquid or turned soggy. The use of mustard oil may be unusual however the sharp bite of the mustard does make for a very tangy pickle. Feel free to substitute mustard with olive oil or another cooking oil.
15 Minutes
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Notes & Variations
- Mustard oil can be obtained from any Indian grocery store. An alternate is to use olive oil and instead of cumin, pop black mustard seeds. This will give the zing of mustard to the pickle.
- Toasted minced peanuts make a nice addition to this pickle.
- A tablespoon of sugar or jaggery will give the pickle a slightly sweet finish.
Notes & Variations
- Mustard oil can be obtained from any Indian grocery store. An alternate is to use olive oil and instead of cumin, pop black mustard seeds. This will give the zing of mustard to the pickle.
- Toasted minced peanuts make a nice addition to this pickle.
- A tablespoon of sugar or jaggery will give the pickle a slightly sweet finish.
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