Turshi Khiyar (Iraqi Pickles)

Submitted by Cluich

"These are traditional Iraqi pickles. Pickled veggies are usually served as part of a typical Iraqi meal. The spice mixture in these makes them irresistible. Also, the method used here can be used for other veggies as well."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 lbs

ingredients

• 4 lbs pickling cucumbers
• 4 cups white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄3 cup kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar

directions

1. Put the cucumbers in a mason jar or jars.
2. In a pot, bring the vinegar, salt, garlic, and spices to a boil.
3. Remove from the heat and pour over the cucumbers to the top of the jar(s). Seal the jar.
4. Pickles will be ready within a week. Just watch for the color change.

Reviews

[lecole54]

These are wonderful! A friend gave me some rather large cucumbers, so I cut them into spears rather than leaving them whole; otherwise, I followed the recipe. What a marvelous earthy flavor and so easy to prepare! I'm thinking that brine would be marvelous with carrots -- hoping to try that next. Thanks so much for posting.