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.
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
Instructions
- Bring water, vinegar, salt, pepper, turmeric powder, and mustard seeds to a pan to boil.
- Cook for 20 minutes until the seeds become tender.
- Turn off the heat and allow them to cool at room temperature.
- Add in the garlic cloves.
- Transfer to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator.
- Stays fresh for 2 months.
- Use it as a condiment or add it to salads or stir fry.
Variations
- One can use caraway seeds, coriander seeds, or horseradish if mustard seeds are unavailable.
Power tip
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 2gFat: 1.2g
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