Recipe: Red Onion Pickle

Pickles are a great accompaniment to any curry in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Red onion pickle is a very tasty recipe. Red onion slices are flavored with spices and white vinegar. This delicious Red Onion pickle is a GREAT accompaniment to just about any meal or curry, and is exceptional even with just plain parathas or bread.

Check out the Red Onion pickle recipe here:

Ready In: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

This recipe make 6 serving(s).

Ingredients:

• 1 lb red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar

For Spices:

• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 star anise
• Dash red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger slices,
• 1 tsp oregano
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tsp whole mustard seeds

Method:

• Blanch red onions in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• While the water is heating in step 1, in a separate saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar and spices.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add blanched, drained onions to the vinegar mixture.
• Simmer for 1 minute.
• Transfer to a glass jar.
• Allow to stand until cooled.
• Will keep several weeks refrigerated.
• Red Onion Pickle is ready to eat.
• Enjoy!