Mixed vegetable pickle like Chef Chelo’s Mixed Vegetable Pickles is a tangy, spicy condiment made by preserving vegetables in oil, vinegar, salt, and spices. It’s popular in South Asian and fusion cuisines and adds a strong, punchy flavor to meals.
🥕 What’s typically inside:
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Turnips
- Green chilies
- Garlic
- Sometimes mango or lemon pieces
🌶️ Flavor profile:
- Tangy (from vinegar or citrus)
- Spicy (chili + mustard)
- Savory & slightly sour
- Rich in aroma due to mixed spices
🧂 Common spices used:
- Mustard seeds
- Fennel seeds
- Nigella seeds (kalonji)
- Turmeric
- Red chili powder
- Salt
- Mustard oil or regular oil
🍽️ How to use it:
- With paratha or roti
- Alongside rice dishes like biryani or pulao
- As a side with BBQ or grilled meats
- Even in sandwiches or wraps for extra kick
🧊 Storage tips:
- Keep in a cool, dry place
- Always use a dry spoon
- Refrigerate after opening (if label suggests)
If you want, I can show you how to make a homemade version similar to Chef Chelo’s style.
