Pickled Pearl Onions | Sirke Waale Pyaaz

Pickled Pearl Onions in brine in a gray bowl with spices in the background on a green surface.

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Pickled Pearl Onions | Sirke Waale Pyaaz

A vibrant colored condiment these pickled pearl onions are perfect for salads, bowls or to serve with Indian dishes!

They come together in minutes and are perfectly tangy, sweet and super flavorful.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Condiments, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

8 oz pearl onions (1 ¼ cups loosely packed)
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
8-10 whole peppers
1-2 sticks cinnamon
1-2 star anise
5-6 cloves
½ medium beet (peeled and chopped)
2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

In a pan add water. Place on a stove and start boiling it.
Add the whole spices; i.e. cloves, cinnamon, black pepper and star anise.
Next, add salt and sugar. Mix well.
Add the peeled and chopped beetroot.
Bring the brine to a boil.
Remove from flame and cool. Pour it into a mason jar.
Add the onions till the jar fills up.
Top with vinegar. Close the lid and set in the refrigerator for a day or two. Enjoy the marinated onions.

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Notes

Pick onions that look fresh and not wilted and dry. These give the best results in terms of freshness.
As we use a mix of spices, onions and vinegar; make these in a ventilated room to avoid the rom getting smelly. Or switch on the stove fan.
As we do not can these onions or use preservatives, refrigerate once cool. These are not shelf stable.
Mix and match spices as you like! Use white vinegar instead of any other to get a clear brine.
The same recipe can be extended to include carrots, beans and cauliflower too. It does not work particularly well with jalapeños as they need some cooking as in this pickled jalapeño recipe.
We can also pickle large onions. Simply slice them and use them to make the pickles.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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