Quick Indian Pickles

Name: Quick Indian Pickles
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 cardamom pods, split; 2 small dried hot red chiles, broken in half; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half; 1 piece (1 in.) fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced; 6 Persian cucumbers, each cut into 4 spears, or 2 English cucumbers, each cut into thirds crosswise and then into 4 spears

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods, split
2 small dried hot red chiles, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
1 piece (1 in.) fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
6 Persian cucumbers, each cut into 4 spears, or 2 English cucumbers, each cut into thirds crosswise and then into 4 spears

Directions

1

Warm oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cook until they pop, about 2 minutes. All at once, add remaining spices except for turmeric and cook, stirring, until spices are very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turmeric and stir just until sizzling. Carefully add 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
2

Pack cucumber spears into a deep bowl. Pour pickling liquid over them, weight with a small plate to keep submerged, and let cool to room temperature, about 40 minutes. Lift pickles out of brine to serve.
3

Make ahead: Chill, covered, up to 2 days (pickles will get more flavorful).
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per spear.