सच में बिना धुप तीखा चटपटा गाजर मिर्च का अचार

Ingredients

• 500 g Carrots (peeled and cut into small pieces)
• 100 g Green Chilies (finger‑cut; deseed for milder heat)
• 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds (soft (safed methi dana))
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (yellow mustard seeds)
• 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds
• 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (mild, bright red)
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp White Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Salt
• 3 tbsp Mustard Oil (heated until smoking)
• Pinch Asafoetida (Hing) (adds umami; use sparingly)
• 1 tsp Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)
• 2 tbsp White Vinegar (provides acidity)

Instructions

1. Peel the carrots

   Remove the outer skin of the carrots using a knife or peeler and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cut carrots into small pieces

   Slice the peeled carrots into bite‑size pieces, roughly 1‑cm cubes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare green chilies

   Wash the green chilies, trim the stems and cut them into finger‑length pieces. Remove seeds if you prefer less heat.

   Time: PT2M

4. Dry the work surface

   Spread the cut carrots and chilies on a clean plate and let them dry in direct sunlight or under a fan for about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

5. Toast whole spices

   In a small pan on low flame, add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and black mustard seeds. Toast for 30‑40 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: low flame

6. Grind the spice mix

   Transfer the toasted spices to a grinding jar. Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, white salt and black salt. Pulse to a coarse powder.

   Time: PT2M

7. Heat mustard oil and add hing

   Place the same pan on medium‑high heat, pour mustard oil and heat until it starts to smoke. Turn off the flame and immediately stir in a pinch of asafoetida.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high until smoking

8. Combine all ingredients

   In the large bowl, combine the dried carrots and chilies, the ground spice mix, the hot mustard oil with hing, kalonji and white vinegar. Mix thoroughly so every piece is coated.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

4g

Fiber

2g