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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Pickled Mustard Seeds

Love mustard's pungent flavor? Try this quick recipe. In just a few minutes, you will have a jar full of tart, savory, and flavourful bombs. We promise you and your family will enjoy every bit of this power-packed healthy condiment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 24
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar, with the mother culture
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic

Method
 

  1. Bring water, vinegar, salt, pepper, turmeric powder, and mustard seeds to a pan to boil.
  2. Cook for 20 minutes until the seeds become tender.
  3. Turn off the heat and allow them to cool at room temperature.
  4. Add in the garlic cloves.
  5. Transfer to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator.
  6. Stays fresh for 2 months.
  7. Use it as a condiment or add it to salads or stir fry.
Variations
  1. One can use caraway seeds, coriander seeds, or horseradish if mustard seeds are unavailable.
Power tip
  1. You can opt to add pure and unpasteurized honey once the gas is turned off for additional taste and flavor.

Notes

  • Mustard seeds contain glucosinolates (sulfur-rich compounds) which aid DNA damage repair after conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
  • They are rich in selenium, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and folic acid.
  • Mustard seeds contain carotene and lutein, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and avoid premature aging.
  • Explore more about the magical seeds here.