Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Gobhi Gajar Shalgam Ka Achar (Winter Mixed Pickle)
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small
- • 1 cup carrots, cut into sticks
- • 1/4 cup mustard oil
- • 1 tbsp mustard seeds, coarsely ground
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tbsp coarse salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the cauliflower and carrots and dry them completely; any moisture spoils the pickle.
2
Phase 2
Toss the vegetables with half the salt and set aside for 2 hours, then drain the released water.
3
Phase 3
Coarsely grind the mustard, fennel, fenugreek, and nigella seeds, then mix with the red chili powder and remaining salt.
4
Phase 4
Heat the mustard oil until it just smokes and let it cool; toss the vegetables with the ground achari masala and oil in a sterilized jar.
5
Phase 5
Leave the jar in the sun or a warm spot for 3-4 days, shaking it daily.
6
Phase 6
Serve the tangy, spiced pickle in small portions with roti, paratha, or dal.