Gajar ka achar
Carrot is something I enjoy immensely be it in sabzi, halwa, salad or pickle form. My mom always prepares gajar ka achaar for me whenever she gets a chance. In fact this is her recipe which I like a lot.
Recipe of gajar ka achar
1/2 kilogram gajar (carrot)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp saunf (fennel) powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rai (small mustard seeds) - grounded
4 tbsp mustard oil
1. Peel and wash carrots. Let all the water drain and leave them for drying naturally in air.
2. Cut them in 1 1/2 inch pieces and then divide these pieces lengthwise.
3. Mix salt, red chilli powder, fennel powder and ground rai. Mix these spices with carrot pieces.
4. In a small pan, heat mustard oil to smoking point i.e. till vapors start coming out of it. Turn off heat. Allow it to cool for 1 minute and then add turmeric powder.
5. Pour this oil over carrots and mix well.
6. Fill them in an airtight glass jar and keep aside for few days.
In summers, it takes about 2 days and in winters, it takes about 4-5 days for it to be ok to consume.
Healthy Bytes- Carrot is a treasure of nutrients. It is high in dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, K. Gaajar contain maximum amount of carotene which body converts to vitamin A and hence it is very good for your eyesight.
