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Pickled Onions

Also known as "sirkay waley piyaz" is eaten along with lentil rice in Pakistani/Indian households.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Dips & Condiments
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Halal, Low Calorie
Servings: 1 jar
Author: Wajiha

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline slicer optional
  • 1 Mason Jar atleast 600ml in capacity

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Large onion peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 whole green chilies with stems removed
  • 5 whole black peppercorns

Instructions

  • Slice the onions thinly using a knife or a mandoline slicer.
  • Add the sliced onions to a glass jar.
  • Drop green chilies, garlic, salt and black peppercorns in the jar and press the onions to the bottom.
  • Add vinegar and hot water to the jar. Close the lid of the jar and give it a shake.
  • Leave the jar on the counter for about 30 minutes or until the water cools down.
  • Consume the pickled onions right away or store in fridge to use later.