Eventually, however, I figured it out: a pickled vegetable that remains crisp for two years on the shelf is, it turns out, easy to make ... about 12 pint-sized jars, but cucumbers vary in size ...
Let them cool, then blend into a coarse powder. Heat mustard oil with a pinch of hing (asafoetida). Let it cool slightly, then pour it over the chilli mixture. Add vinegar and mix everything well.
I absolutely love how easy it is to turn mason jar lights into a fun Halloween mummy lantern ... If you don't have mason jars handy, you can easily use any wide-mouthed glass jar. Pickles, mayonnaise, ...