Rajasthani Mirchi Achaar

The Mathania red chilli pickle of Jodhpur — thick, deep-red Mathania chillies (GI-tagged to the Mathania area of Jodhpur district) stuffed with a masala of fennel, mustard, fenugreek, and dried mango powder, then submerged in mustard oil and left to cure in the sun for two to three weeks. The Mathania chilli is considered the finest Indian pickling chilli, with a natural sweetness under its heat and a thick flesh that holds the stuffing; the resulting pickle is fruity, fiery, oily, and deeply aromatic. Sold in sealed clay pots and glass jars at every Rajasthani market; served in small quantities alongside every main meal in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.