Instant Achar Recipe: In winter, having pickles on your plate doubles the enjoyment of your meal. Many types of colourful and healthy pickles are available in the market during the winter season, and some can even be used to make vegetable dishes.
In this season, people love to eat hot parathas made with radish, spinach, bathua (lamb’s quarters), and cauliflower for breakfast. But adding pickles to these dishes enhances the flavour even more. Radish and carrot pickles are most commonly made during the winter months. They don’t require much sun exposure and are quick and easy to prepare. Let’s learn how to make quick and easy pickles during the winter season:
What ingredients are needed to make pickles?
Carrots – 2 (grated)
Radish – 1 (grated)
Ginger – 1 teaspoon (grated)
Fennel seeds – half a teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds – a pinch
Mustard oil – two tablespoons
Vinegar – 1-2 tablespoons
Salt
Turmeric powder
Red chilli powder
What is the method for making pickles at home?
1- First, wash and peel the carrots and radishes thoroughly. Then grate it.
2-Then, in a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and radishes, and add salt to taste, red chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and ginger, and mix well.
3- Next, heat some mustard oil in a pan and add some fenugreek seed, frying it until lightly browned. Once the oil is hot and the fenugreek seeds are golden brown, add the radish and carrot mixture.
4- Then, add the vinegar from the top and mix well. The oil and vinegar will help the pickle ripen quickly and also keep it fresh.
5- Once all the ingredients are mixed together and the spices and oil have coated the carrot and radish pieces, the pickle is ready.