Whenever we visit any restaurants or roadside dhabas in India, we always order the best curry and roti along with rice. The one thing or condiment that is common, free of cost, and comes with the meal is the Sirka Pyaaz and because “Sirka” means vinegar and “Pyaaz” is onion, we also call it Vinegar pickled onions. It is so famous that as a kid, I always wondered how is it this vinegar onion made and why does it taste so good. It has a tangy and spicy taste that just enhances the flavor and taste of the meal. In this Indian Style Sirka Pyaz recipe, I’ll share the best condiment in Indian Style that you will love to make and you can also store for 15 days. This homemade instant pickled onion recipe uses simple ingredients that are always available at home in our kitchen such as onion, beetroot, vinegar, salt, and chilies. To enjoy the full flavor of this easy sirka onion recipe, we have to leave it overnight for marination. Let’s see how to make pickled onions at home with the step-by-step photos and video below.
Try this amazing condiment with popular dishes such as Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy, Paneer Lababdar, Dal Fry, Butter Naan, Dal Makhani, Jeera Rice, Dhaba Style Egg Curry and Vegetable Fried Rice. Also, check other accompaniments like Mix Veg Pickle, Guava Jam, Green chutney, and Momos Chutney.
Sirka Onion benefits
Sirka Pyaz not only enhances the flavor of the dish but also is very healthy and has many benefits. Onions have antioxidant properties and are good for immunity while vinegar is very good for digestion so it’s always recommended to eat it with heavy meals.
Sirka Pyaz Recipe Video
Sirka Pyaz Recipe Ingredients
- 20 onions
- 1 beetroot
- 5 green chilli
- ½ cup water
- 4 cloves
- 10 black pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- ¾ cup vinegar
How to make Sirka Pyaz – Step-by-Step Recipe with photos
1. Take around 20 small-sized onions
2. Now, make a deep cut on each onion. The cut should be in a plus sign. This will ensure that the onion will soak the flavor of “sirka” and the onion will be so tasty.
3. Take the following veggies: 1 small beetroot, 5 green chilli. Finely Chop the beetroot and divide the chilies into two parts. Keep them aside.
6. Take a saucepan. Add ½ cup of water, 4 cloves, 10 black pepper, 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp salt. Mix it well. Now put it on medium flame over the gas. Stir so that the sugar melts. Let it boil. After a boil, turn off the flame and let it cool for a minute.
7. Add the chopped veggies, onions, and chili water in a large mixing bowl.
8. Now, add ¾ cup vinegar and mix it well. After mixing, you can see the nice color of the vinegar-pickled onion.
9. Now, take a glass jar and pour the onions and the onion sirka into it. Let the onions soak in vinegar.
10. Refrigerate it for 24 hours so that the onions are marinated well with the sirka. This will give them an amazing taste and flavor.
11. The very tasty, tangy, and delicious onion sirka or sirka pyaz is ready. Enjoy it with your favorite meals to enhance the taste and flavor of any food. You can also store and use it for 15 days and when the onion gets over, you can make them again and add them to the glass jar.
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Sirka Pyaz Recipe – Vinegar Pickled Onions
Ingredients
- 20 onions
- 1 beetroot
- 5 green chilli
- ½ cup water
- 4 cloves
- 10 black pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- ¾ cup vinegar
Instructions
- Take around 20 small-sized onions
- Now, make a deep cut on each onion. The cut should be in a plus sign. This will ensure that the onion will soak the flavor of “Sirka” and the onion will be so tasty.
- Take the following veggies: 1 small beetroot and 5 green chilli. Finely Chop the beetroot, and divide the chillies into two parts and keep them aside.
- Take a saucepan. Add ½ cup of water, 4 cloves, 10 black pepper, 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp salt. Mix it well. Now put it on medium flame over the gas. Stir so that the sugar melts. Let it boil. After a boil, turn off the flame and let it cool for a minute.
- Take a large mixing bowl and add the chopped veggies, onions, and chilli water.
- Now, add ¾ cup vinegar and mix it well. After mixing, you can see the nice color of the vinegar-pickled onion.
- Now, take a glass jar and add the onions and vinegar to it.
- Refrigerate it for 24 hours to let the onions marinate.
- The vinegar onion is ready to serve. Serve it with your favorite meals.
