Onion and Green Chili Pickle

Pickles are one of the important parts of the meal in our households. They act as a condiments which normally aids in digestion as well. There are many different types of pickles and mostly every household has their own family favourite recipe for it. This is a quick vinegar pickle served beside lentils as a routine on my menus. Its easy to make and accompanies the lentils very well.
Ready in less than 30 mins and its delicious.

Ingredients

Red onions                  2 large
Green chili                   4-6
White vinegar              1 cup
Water                         1/2 cup
Salt                             1 tsp
Red chili powder         1/2 tsp
Sugar                          1 tbsp

Method

Slice the onions in rings about 1/2 cm thick. Separate the onion rings.
Cut green chilies in half or slit them length wise.
Put green chilies and onion in a jar.
Heat the vinegar and water. Add the sugar, salt and red chili powder.
Pour it over the onion and green chilies. Let sit on the counter for half an hour.
Its ready to serve when comes to room temperature.
It keeps well for about a week outside the refrigerator and up to 3 weeks in refrigerator.

Note:

You can also add sliced cucumbers, radishes, olives, turnips, carrots, cauliflower etc.