Fermented Pickled Onions

 These zesty and tangy delights offer a plethora of benefits that will tantalize your taste buds and boost your overall well-being:

Rich in Antioxidants: Packed with powerful antioxidants, pickled onions help combat free radicals and promote cellular health.

Digestive Aid: The natural fermentation process creates probiotics, supporting a healthy gut and aiding digestion.

Low in Calories: With minimal calories, pickled onions make a guilt-free addition to your salads, sandwiches, and various dishes.

Brain Health: Their quercetin content may help protect brain cells and potentially reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Immune Booster: Loaded with essential nutrients, pickled onions contribute to a strengthened immune system.

Versatile and Tasty: Add them to wraps, burgers, tacos, or enjoy them straight from the jar as a tangy snack.

Indulge in the delightful crunch and delightful taste of pickled onions, and unlock the numerous health benefits they offer!

Ingredients 

• 2 big onions sliced fine
• 1 big bay leaf
• 3-4 whole green chillies
• 1 " ginger cut in julienne ( thin slices)
• 10-15 whole peppercorns

Liquid Ingredients

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar / white vinegar
• 1 cup water 

Dry ingredients 

• 1/4-1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp chat masala
• 1/4 tsp roasted coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp roasted cummin powder
• Pinch of garam masala (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste 

Method 

1. Add all the dry ingredients to the water and vinegar and mix well till it is well combined and the sugar has dissolved. 

2. Place the other ingredients in a clean and dry jar 

3. Pour the water vinegar masala mixture over it and mix well 

4. If it is not an airtight jar then cover with a muslin cloth before adding the lid

5. Let it sit in the fridge overnight or longer 

For reduced sourness you can reduce the amount of vinegar 
Note : you can make this and keep in the refrigerator. You can add more onions green chillies to the same mix for upto a week.