Gajar Ka Achar Banane Ka Tarika

Ingredients

• 1 kg Carrots (peeled and cut into thick long pieces)
• 3 tbsp Salt (fine sea salt preferred)
• 2 tbsp Red Chili Powder (adjust heat to taste)
• 4 tbsp Crushed Mustard Seeds (coarsely ground)
• 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 tsp Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 cup Mustard Oil (high-quality cold-pressed mustard oil)

Instructions

1. Prepare Carrots

   Wash the carrots, peel them, and cut into thick long pieces of uniform size.

   Time: PT10M

2. Blanch Carrots

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the carrot pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain using a colander.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

3. Dry Carrots

   Spread the drained carrots on a clean kitchen cloth and pat dry completely.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare Spice Mix

   In a large mixing bowl combine salt, red chili powder, turmeric, crushed mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and nigella seeds. Stir well.

   Time: PT3M

5. Season Carrots

   Add the dried carrot pieces to the bowl with the spice mix and toss until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

6. Heat Mustard Oil

   Place the mustard oil in a small pan over high heat. Heat until it begins to smoke, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high

7. Cool Oil

   Allow the hot oil to cool completely to room temperature before using it in the pickle.

   Time: PT15M

8. Add Oil

   Pour the cooled mustard oil over the spiced carrots, ensuring the carrots are fully submerged. Press down if needed.

   Time: PT3M

9. Jar the Pickle

   Transfer the carrot‑oil mixture into a clean, dry glass jar. Press the carrots down so the oil covers the top, leaving a small headspace.

   Time: PT5M

10. Sun Fermentation

    Place the sealed jar in direct sunlight for 3–5 days. Shake the jar once daily to redistribute the oil and spices.

    Time: PT0M

11. Store Pickle

    After the fermentation period, store the pickle in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 months.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

580

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

60 g

Fiber

4 g