Turn a few leftover spoonfuls of mixed pickle into a fantastic instant chutney. It’s a two-minute flavor miracle. Take about 1/4 cup of mixed pickle (including veggies, oil, and spices) and place it in a small blender or mortar. Add a large handful of fresh coriander leaves, a few mint leaves, and a squeeze of lime or a tablespoon of water. Blen… Read More

Create your own custom, pickle-flavored condiments with simple infusion. Pickle-Infused Oil: Gently heat a neutral oil (like sunflower or grapeseed) with a few tablespoons of mixed pickle (strained of large pieces) for 5-10 minutes on very low heat. Do not let it smoke. Strain and cool. Use for dressings, drizzling, or sautéing. Pickle-Infused … Read More

Pickle brine is the not-so-secret secret to incredibly moist, flavorful fried chicken. Here's the Indian achar version. Combine 2 cups of buttermilk with 1/2 cup of your mixed pickle brine (the oily, spiced liquid from the jar). Add your chicken pieces and ensure they're submerged. Brine in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. Remove the chicken, … Read More

Compound butter is a chef's trick, and mixed pickle makes one of the best. It turns ordinary toast, grilled corn, or steamed vegetables into something special. Let 1 stick (113g) of unsalted butter come to room temperature. Finely mince 2-3 tablespoons of mixed pickle (try to get a mix of vegetable and spice). Using a fork, mash the pickle into th… Read More

Give your salsa a thrilling twist by using mixed pickle as the base. Drain 1 cup of mixed pickle, reserving the brine. Finely chop the vegetables. Combine them with diced fresh tomato, onion, coriander, and a jalapeño. Add a tablespoon of the reserved pickle brine and a squeeze of lime. Mix well. You now have a salsa/relish with incredible depth… Read More