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Bhavnagri Chillies ( Faraal Recipe)

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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bhavnagri mirchi pickle is a mouth-watering accompaniment to enlighten your upvas ki thali. Learn how to make bhavnagri chillies vrat pickle.
This evergreen favourite Bhavnagri chillies are flavoured with sesame seeds and cumin seeds in this upvas ka hari mirch ka achar. Besan is replaced with water chestnut flour, also called as singhada ka atta, to make this accompaniment qualify for a fast.
To make bhavnagri mirch pickle vrat recipe, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the sesame seeds and cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the water chestnut flour and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously, till the flour is cooked. Add the bhavnagri chillies, lemon juice and rock salt and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, stirring once in between. Serve immediately.
While we have used rock salt in this bhavnagri chillies vrat pickle, you can use table salt if you wish to. Ready in just 8 minutes, it’s worth trying your hands on this regional favourite.
Serve Bhavnagri Chillies as an accompaniment to a faraali meal of Rajgira Paneer Paratha, Minty Sanwa, Rajgira ki Kadhi , Kand Aloo Pakoda and Singhada Sheera.
Tips for bhavnagri mirch pickle vrat recipe. 1. Thick bhavnagri green chillies are best selected for this pickle. 2. Cut them into thick roundels to enjoy their perfect crunch. 3. If refrigerated, it stays fresh for 2 to 3 days, but remember to re-heat before serving.
Enjoy bhavnagri mirchi pickle vrat recipe | bhavnagri chillies vrat pickle | upvas ka hari mirch ka achar | green chilli pickle vrat ka khana | with recipe below.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
8 Mins
Total Time
13 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Bhavnagri Chillies
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tbsp water chestnut (shingoda) flour
1 cup sliced bhavnagri chillies
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
rock salt (sendha namak) to taste
Method
- To make bhavnagri chillies, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the sesame seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the water chestnut flour and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously, till the flour is cooked.
- Add the bhavnagri chillies, lemon juice and rock salt and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, stirring once in between.
- Serve the bhavnagri chillies immediately.
Bhavnagri Chillies ( Faraal Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 76 cal |
Protein | 0.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 1.5 g |
Fiber | 0.1 g |
Fat | 7.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0.1 mg |
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Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
BHavnagri chillies are not so spicy.. so its a pleasure to have these chillies.. Bored of having those normal chillies, it is change change on a holiday with the meal.

vadana
March 13, 2025, midnight
upvas me pehile bar mene bhanagari mirche tray ki maje bahut pasand aai

kopkomo
March 13, 2025, midnight
What is good substitute for bhavnagri chili. I can''t get them in Pennsylvania USA nor can I find seeds or plants online. Thank you.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Bhavnagari chillies are only used for this recipe, but as you said you cannot find it, try with regular chillies and see.