Torshi Hafte Bijar Recipe _ Persian mixed pickles

Torshi hafte bijar, or Persian mixed pickles, is one of those pickles that can be found in the homes of the people of northern Iran. Usually, sir torshi and torshi haft bijar are staples on the table of people in the country’s north.

As a child, I always waited for the fall season to come and make pickles in the yard. The taste of this Persian Pickled is very sour.

The smell of cabbage and vegetables filled the whole yard. As children, it was very enjoyable for us to gather together and make this pickle.

Unfortunately, we don’t have time in today’s lives to prepare pickles, so we have to buy them from the market.

However, in this article, I have included a recipe for easily preparing this Persian pickled at home and enjoying it.

Ingredients:

Instruction:

1. First, we wash all the ingredients, such as cauliflower, eggplant, cucumber, and carrot. Then, we cut them into suitable sizes.

I let all the ingredients dry completely. For better drying, we take a large clean cloth, pour the ingredients on it, and put it in a colander to dry.

2. after drying, chop all the ingredients into suitable pieces.

3. Then, we chop the vegetables together in a food processor. I put it in a food processor, which is easier. I also separate the celery stalks and eat the celery leaves with the vegetables.

4. Put all the chopped ingredients in a large container, sprinkle coriander seeds, black seeds, and salt on them, and mix well with a spoon until all the ingredients are combined.

Mix all the spices we have with the ingredients.

5. We bring the container or containers that we have completely washed and dried beforehand. I use plastic containers with transparent lids and clear on the inside.

Then, we add the mixed ingredients to the container little by little.

We press them with our hands to reduce the distance between them. Then, we pour vinegar on the ingredients until the container is full.

6. Close the lid of the pickles completely so that air does not penetrate them. Place the containers in a dry and cool place away from sunlight.

After a week to 10 days, your Torshi Haft Bijar is ready, and you can drink it.

Enjoy Persian mixed pickles with various Iranian dishes, such as Keshmesh polo, loobia polo, dampokhtak, and any food you like.

How to serve with this Persian pickled?

In Iran, pickles are usually served with any Persian food. In restaurants in northern Iran, pickles are next to all the dishes. Torshi haft bijar is usually used with rice dishes.

Very common foods are various types of pilaf, abgoosht, and kale pache. You can eat this pickle as part of a mezze platter.

Health Benefits of Pickled Vegetables:

The vegetables in the pickle contain many vitamins and minerals that are useful for the body. In addition, the presence of vinegar is very useful for better digestion of food, especially fatty foods.

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea in the genus Brassica, which is in the Brassicaceae (or mustard) family. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed.

Typically, only the head is eaten – the edible white flesh is sometimes called “curd” (with a similar appearance to cheese curd).^[1] The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem.

sourced: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflower

Notes :

• The most important point in preparing this pickle is to wash the ingredients and, more importantly, to dry them. If the pickle ingredients are not completely dry, it will cause the pickle to mold
• After using the pickle, do not return the pickle juice to the pickle container
• Use a clean spoon to remove the pickle from the container, and a dirty spoon will cause the pickle to mold
• Be sure to pour vinegar to the size of the entire container and cover all the ingredients
•  Torshi hafte bijar spice is also important to pay attention to and be poured completely and properly.

Conclusions:

Torshi haft bijar is a traditional Iranian pickle that is very easy to make and can be made in one day. It is an excellent pickle with all vegetables and herbs, delicious and full of vitamins and nutrients.

FAQ

1. What is the main ingredient in torshi hafte bijar?

Cauliflower and all kinds of summer herbs and vegetables are the main ingredients of this pickle.

2. How long does it take to prepare this pickle?

With this method that I explained, it takes 24 hours to prepare this delicious pickle.

3. What foods are served with this pickled?

This Persian mixed pickle is served with loobia polo, dampokhatak, and kalam polo shirazi.

4. What kind of container should we use for pickles?

Usually, plastic containers with large lids or glass containers with small lids are suitable for small volumes.

5. How should I make this Persian pickled a bit spicy?

You can use a few red peppers and add black pepper to make Haft Bijar pickle spicy.

pic sourced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlEqrr_Pzsk