Shimi Ko Achar
Veg
Vegan
A spicy and tangy Sikkimese pickle made from green beans, perfect as a side dish to complement main meals.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | green beans (shimi) |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | fenugreek seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | sesame seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | lemon juice |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, grated |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and trim the green beans, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- 5 Add the green beans to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt over the beans, and mix well.
- 7 Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- 8 Add sesame seeds and sugar, stir to combine.
- 9 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 10 Once cooled, add lemon juice and mix well.
- 11 Transfer to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use Himalayan pink salt if available.