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    Sindhi Onion Pickle-Basar ji khatairn

    17th April 2020 by bhavana bhatia 5 Comments

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    Summers reminds me of special pickles. Sindhi Onion Pickle or Basar ji khatairn is one such traditional recipe for indian onion pickle. Basar means onion and khatairn means pickle in Sindhi.This traditional Sindhi pickle is also called as Sandhyala basar .It is mandatory eat in many households to avoid a heat stroke.Summer means there is strong heat everywhere.

    This instant onion pickle recipe is quite healthy too. Onions save you from heat and it has a lot of probiotics. Not to mention, also very tasty.It is tangy and helps you digest any khichdi. Other sindhi recipes which can be served with this recipe are Dal pakwan, Kali mirch koki, Onion koki , chauthe, sindhi besani.

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    • Basar ji khatairn | Sindhi Onion Pickle recipe

    No meal is complete without such special tidbits. Flavor packed spoonfuls which make even a bland dish delicious.Even today,many people eat onion and paratha for lunch when on the move. In olden days, ladies would make various pickles in the backyard. These pickles were multi-purpose recipes.

    Serving suggestion: You can eat a simple lunch on few days by just pairing it with some pickle.Any paratha tastes great with pickle be it methi thepla or aloo paratha.Juar jo dodho /sorghum roti,dal paratha or stuffed lentil bread.Be it Paneer/mooli/aloo paratha or lauki thepla.

    Equipment

    • sterilised glass jar
    • Mixing bowl
    • Cling film
    • knife
    • saucepan / electric kettle

    Ingredients

    sindhi onion pickle ingredients
    • baby onions
    • red chilli powder
    • salt
    • turmeric powder
    • coarsely ground mustard seeds

    refer to recipe card for details.

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    Instructions

    1. Slit the onions.

    2.Add the spices ,keep in sunlight. Move it to a jar with water/oil,keep further in sunlight.

    sindhi onion pickle steps
    • Take a sterilized glass jar and mix the remaining spice with onions.
    • Add water and keep the jar in sunlight or warm place for 2-3 days(in winters it might take around a week).The pickle is ready to be consumed.
    • Refrigerate once ready.
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    Basar ji khatairn | Sindhi Onion Pickle recipe

    Sindhi Onion pickle is an easy summer pickle.Pickled onions are a great relish and add taste to the blandest of curries.
    Prep Time6 hours hrs
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Pickle
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Basar ji khatairn, sandhyala achar, sindhi onion pickle
    Servings: 10
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • sterilised glass jar
    • Mixing bowl
    • Cling film
    • knife
    • saucepan / electric kettle

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm baby onions/shallots
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 2-3 tablespoon coarsely powdered yellow mustard seeds
    • ¼ cup oil optional only if you want to make without water
    • 1 cup Water boiled and cooled
    • 2 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Peel onions and rinse well.
    • Slit onions (criss-cross) from the larger side half way through.
    • Mix all spices with salt.
    • Apply spice mix to the onions and let it rest in sun for 2-3 hours.
    • Take a sterilized glass jar and mix the remaining spice with onions.
    • Add water and keep the jar in sunlight or warm place for 2-3 days(in winters it might take around a week).The pickle is ready to be consumed.
    • Refrigerate once ready.

    Notes

    Notes
    Do not add water if you want the pickle to be consumed dry. Addition of water will make it bit thin and liquid.
    Dry pickle can be stored for a long time at room temperature. If you add water then it needs to be stored in refrigerator.

    FAQ

    Do pickled onions have good bacteria?

    Yes, it has good amount of digestive enzymes and good probiotics.

    What are the benefits of pickles?

    Contrary to what people feel, that they are too spicy and oily, pickling is actually good for health. Picking is a form of fermentation. Fermented foods help your gut immensely. Onion achar or onion pickle is a favourite. They are loaded with probiotics.In the olden days, people altered their diet, according to the weather. This would help avoid use of medicines unlike today.
    If you are vegan, fermented foods helped you with digestion. This pickle especially as onions and salt help you prevent sunstroke. You also enjoy simple recipes more with a little spoonful of achar.Be it dal  or pulao or plain curd rice.
    Achar ke vichar achche hai! 

    Conclusion: Basar ji khatairn recipe is how the Indians developed probiotics before others discovered kombucha.

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    Comments

    1. himanshu says

      August 28, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Bhavana, great recipes, very well illustrated and written.

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        April 06, 2019 at 2:58 am

        Thank you Himanshu

        Reply
    2. Ramesh says

      April 19, 2020 at 12:59 am

      Very testy. Fat free. Full of vitamins. Easy to make.

      Reply
      • Gaurav says

        April 19, 2020 at 9:08 pm

        Yes Ramesh ji..totally agree

        Reply
    3. Harish Kumar Lalwani says

      April 19, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Harish Kumar Lalwani
      अंग्रेजीअ जा गुलाम सिंधी,
      जिनिजी सिंधी बि अंग्रेजीअ में
      अहिड़ा सिंधी,
      अच्छा लटा पर खीसा खाली,
      बैंक बैलेंस न हुजे भली पर
      नवां पर्दा,नओं फर्नीचर हुजे
      अहिड़ा डे॒खाव वारा सिंधी,
      धन्य आही झूलण जा प्यारा
      लखनि में हिकु आहीं तूं सिंधी।

      Reply
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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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