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Instant Sirke Wale Pyaz Recipe (Pickled Onions)
Sneha Paul

Instant Sirke Wale Pyaz Recipe (Pickled Onions)

Prepare authentic Indian-style pickled onions in just 24 hours! This Instant Sirke Wale Pyaz recipe uses simple ingredients like onions, beetroot, ginger, and vinegar for a tangy and flavorful condiment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 onions
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1- inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 4-5 cloves
  • ½ medium beetroot sliced
  • 18-20 small onions peeled
  • 1- inch ginger julienne
  • 3-4 green chillies slit
  • 1 cup vinegar

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Brine
  1. Heat a saucepan over a high flame.
  2. Add water, salt, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, cloves, and beetroot.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool down completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Onions
  1. Take each onion and make two cuts at the bottom, creating a cross.
  2. Repeat for all onions.
Step 3: Assemble and Soak
  1. In a glass jar, create layers:
  2. Onions
  3. Ginger and green chillies
  4. Repeat the layers
  5. Pour vinegar and the cooled beetroot water over the layers.
  6. Close the lid and shake well.
  7. Soak for 24 hours.
Step 4: Serve
  1. Your sirke wale pyaz are now ready to serve! Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Use a clean and dry glass jar to prevent contamination.
  2. Adjust the number of green chillies to suit your desired level of spiciness.
  3. Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator to prolong their shelf life.