Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar Recipe - Carrot And Turnip Pickle
Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar is an authentic pickle recipe made in a jiffy with fresh winter produce like Turnip and Carrots that brings out some amazing flavours to enhance your winter meals. This instant pickle needs to be well marinated for 2-3 days before it can be served. After which it holds good in the fridge for a good week or two.
Ingredients
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4 Turnips
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peeled & cut in thick slices
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2 Carrots (Gajjar)
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peeled & cut in thick slices
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1-1/2 cups Water
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2 tablespoons Vinegar
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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optional
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Salt
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as needed
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar recipe, cut vegetables into thick slices and wash it nicely
Step 2
Add 1-1/2 cups of water and the vegetables in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle
Step 3
Turn off the heat and allow the steam to release naturally
Step 4
Once the steam is completely released, transfer the vegetables along with the water into a pan and keep aside
Step 5
In a separate pan, dry roast mustard seeds, cumin and fennel along with some fenugreek seeds and crush them partially using a mortar pestle
Step 6
Add vinegar, salt and the crushed spices to the cooked turnip and carrot and stir nicely
Step 7
Give a gentle boil and turn off the heat
Step 8
Allow the pickle to cool down completely and later transfer it in a jar or any container and store in fridge
Step 9
Serve Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha, Gajar Paratha or any other stuffed paratha for breakfast or dinner