Gobi Gajar Shalgam Ka Achar Recipe

Ingredients:
- Carrot – 2 bowls
- Cauliflower – 1 bowl
- Shalgam (Turnip) – 1 bowl
- Jaggery – 2 tbsp
- Vinegar – 1 cup
For Masala:
- Mustard oil – 100 ml
- Ginger garlic paste – 3 tbsp
- Deggi mirch powder – 3 tsp
- Garam masala – 3 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Yellow mustard seeds powder – 2 tsp
- Mixture of jaggery and vinegar – 1 bowl
Method:
- In a pan, boil water and add salt.
- Boil carrot, cauliflower, and shalgam for 1 minute, then drain water completely.
- Place the boiled vegetables on a dry cloth and let them dry completely for at least 3-4 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix jaggery and vinegar together and set aside.
For Masala:
- Heat mustard oil in a pan and roast ginger garlic paste.
- Add deggi mirch powder, garam masala, salt, yellow mustard seeds powder, and cook together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mixture of jaggery and vinegar and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
For Finishing:
- Add the dried vegetables to the masala mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust salt as needed, then let the pickle cool down.
- Once cooled, transfer the pickle into a glass jar and let it sit for at least one night before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Gobi Gajar Shalgam Ka Achar!
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure that the vegetables are thoroughly cleaned and dried before marinating to prevent the pickle from spoiling.
- Use fresh and firm vegetables to achieve the best texture and flavor in the pickle.
- Toast the whole spices before grinding them to release their essential oils and enhance their flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and other spices according to your preference for spiciness.
- Allow the pickle to mature for at least a week before consuming to allow the flavors to develop and intensify.
- Store the pickle in a clean, airtight glass jar and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Always use a clean, dry spoon to remove the pickle from the jar to prevent contamination.
- If you prefer a milder pickle, you can reduce the amount of chili powder or omit it altogether.
- Experiment with adding other vegetables or fruits like green chilies, mangoes, or ginger to customize the pickle according to your taste.
- Enjoy the pickle in moderation as it is high in salt and oil content.