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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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instant bhavnagri chilli pickle recipe is a perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal. Learn how to make sweet spicy Indian achar.
To make instant bhavnagri chilli pickle, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and mix well. Allow to cool completely. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for upto 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
This Gujarati green chilli pickle is made with bhavnagri chillies and is meant for those who enjoy pickles in their daily food. We have however used a milder variety of chillies i.e. Bhavnagri chillies which are long thick green chillies. You can use the sharp small green chillies also if you wish.
Chilli roundels are sautéed with whole fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric powder to which lemon juice and sugar is added to balance the spice level in quick bhavnagri chilli pickle. If you don’t want it sweet, then we suggest you avoid the sugar from the recipe and reduce the oil to 2 tsp.
This sweet spicy Indian achar can be served as a side dish to the main course and snacks of any Indian cuisine. You can also try pickles using these chillies like bhavnagri mirch pickle vrat recipe and stuffed bhavnagri chillies.
Tips for instant bhavnagri chilli pickle. 1. Thick bhavnagri green chillies are best selected for this pickle. 2. Use a broad non-stick pan so sautéing is easier. 3. This pickle is best stored in a glass container.
Enjoy instant chilli pickle recipe | quick bhavnagri chilli pickle | sweet spicy Indian achar | Gujarati green chilli pickle | with step by step images and recipe below.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
4 Mins
Total Time
14 Mins
Makes
1 cup
Ingredients
For Instant Chilli Pickle
1 cup sliced bhavnagri chillies
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/8 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and mix well. Allow to cool completely.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for upto 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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To make instant chilli pickle recipe| quick bhavnagri chilli pickle | sweet spicy Indian achar | Gujarati green chilli pickle | heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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add the cumin seeds
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Add fenugreek seeds.
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Cook for 30 seconds on a medium flame.
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Add the asafoetida.
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Add the turmeric powder
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Add the bhavnagri chillies. Note that bhavnagri chillies are available year round and you can also make this recipe with green chillies.
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Saute on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Generally making pickle is a task but here this is quick and made from readily available ingredients. There is not resting time or setting time in this pickle.
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Add the sugar.
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Add the lemon juice and salt to taste and stir for 30 seconds to dissolve the sugar.
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All it to cool and serve instant chilli pickle recipe| quick bhavnagri chilli pickle | sweet spicy Indian achar | Gujarati green chilli pickle | immediately or store in an air-tight container for upto 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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To make instant chilli pickle recipe| quick bhavnagri chilli pickle | sweet spicy Indian achar | Gujarati green chilli pickle | heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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- Q. Can i make this instant chilli pickle recipe| quick bhavnagri chilli pickle | sweet spicy Indian achar | Gujarati green chilli pickle | any time of the year? A. Yes, as bhavnagri chillies are available throughout the year.
- Q. How do i make this instant chilli pickle healthier ? A. Drop the sugar as it's required for those who want sweet and spicy pickle. Also cut the oil by half.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 43 cal |
Protein | 0 g |
Carbohydrates | 1 g |
Fiber | 0 g |
Fat | 4.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0.1 mg |
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Varsha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello .. Can I make this recipe with other light green chillies as well ??

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, you can try. But Bhavnagari chillies are more milder in taste.

Monika Jareth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Chillies and with sugar was hard to believe but when we made this it was liked so much that everytime it is in demand.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Monika , we are delighted you loved the Instant Chilli Pickle recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Manorama Kothari
March 13, 2025, midnight