Cut the vegetables and place them in a pint sized mason jar (or two). Use more or less of any vegetable as desired.
If using whole seeds, toast them in a small pot over medium heat until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
Add the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to the pot (and add the ground spices here if using ground instead) and bring to a boil.
Remove the pot from the heat and pour the vinegar mixture into the jars over the vegetables. Let cool and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
