Gobhi Gajar shalgum ka achar- A very popular sweet and sour mix vegetable pickle of Delhi and Punjab(India)
Gobhi gajar shalgum ka achar / carrot,turnip and cauliflower pickle -this is a specialty from Punjab,a must have pickle during winter as these vegetables are easily available during this season. I always make this pickle in the starting of winters and enjoy with all the stuffed parathas which we usually make during winters ,it taste great with paratha ,poori and rice and daal combo too.
The main vegetables used to make this delicious tangy Gobhi Gajar Shalgum ka khatta meetha achar are carrot,cauliflower and turnips .I have used them in equal preparation but you can adjust the ratio according to your choice or can use any two vegetables instead of three but in authentic pickle these three are must.
The recipe is quit easy to make but you have to be careful in few things.First and foremost is to dry the extra moisture from the vegetable by sun drying them on a cloth for a day.The jaggary should be just melted in vinegar ,don’t overcook it as it may alter the taste.
Gobhi gajar shalgum ka achar taste best when its fresh so try to make in small batches.
Gobhi gajar shalgum ka achar taste best when its fresh so try to make in small batches.
It taste delicious with parathas ,poori and rice
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Gobhi, Gajar aur Shalgum ka Achar / Punjabi Mix Vegetable Pickle
Seasonal sweet and sour pickle of cauliflower,turnip and carrots
Ingredients
- 600 grams Cauliflower /phool gobhi
- 600 grams Turnip / Shalgum
- 600 grams Carrot / Gajar
- 1/3 cup White Vinegar / Sirka 1 cup
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
- 1 Cup Jaggary / Gud * grated
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
- 2.5 tbsp kashmiri Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
- 150 grams Ginger / Adrak
- 3 tbsp Salt / Namak
- 1.5 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methidana
- 1.5 tbsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
- 2.5 tbsp Mustard Seeds / Rai *
- 250 ml Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel 1 cup
- 2 tbsp Garam Masala (whole) *listed in the notes
Instructions
- Seperate the florets from cauliflower and peel and chop turnip and carrots in baton shape.*
- Grind garam masala ( 2 black cardamom,6 small cardamom,1.5 t.s black pepper,1/2 t.s cloves,2 tbs.s cumin,1/2 t.s cinnamon OR use readymade garam masala. ) fenugreek seeds ,fennel and mustard seeds coarsely,and peel and grate the ginger.
- Boil enough water in a pan,add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tbls salt add cauliflower florets and boil for 1 minute ,
- Now add turnip and carrots and boil for one more minute.drain and spread on a towel to absorb the moisture.
- Keep in sunlight for atleast 4-5 hours,or,till all the extra moisture dries up completely.(this step is important as moisture can spoil the pickle)
- Heat vinegar in a separate pan,when it start boiling add crushed jaggery,and stir and mix,cook till jaggary dissolves completely
- Take mustard oil in a pan and heat very well.remove pan from heat and then let it cool down slightly.
- Then add grated ginger, fry for few seconds and then add asafoetida ,red chili powder, turmeric, salt and all the spices and stir-fry for a minute on low heat.
- Now add the vinegar and jaggery mix and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables in this pan and mix well till vegetables get well coated with masala.
- Let it cool a bit and then cover with a lid and let it rest for a day.(the pickle should be covered with the syrup )
- Next day Transfer the pickle in a sterlized jar ,cover and keep in sunlight for 3 days if possible.
- Now your pickle is ready to eat. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTE-
1-Garam masala -Grind 6 black cardamom,12 small cardamom,1.5 tsp black pepper,1/2 tsp cloves,1.5 tsp cumin,1/2 tsp cinnamon OR use readymade garam masala.
2-This pickle taste best when it is fresh i.e. with in a month. so don't make in large quantity. because vegetables taste better when they are crunchy. when pickle matures, they become soft and may become too sour in taste.
3-You may increase or decrease the proportion of vegetable according to your personal choice.
4-You can substitute mustard oil with refined oil ,if you don't like the strong taste of mustard oil.
5-Batons-chop like french fries
6-Pickle should always be covered with a layer of oil to avoid spoiling.
7-You can adjust the quantity of jaggery and vinegar to suit your taste.
SV says
can I use brown sugar instead of jiggery and how much sugar to use.
anjanaskc says
Yes you can use equal quantity of brown sugar
SV says
should the vegetables be weighed before boiling in water
anjanaskc says
yes
Neelima Shende says
Very nice recipe. Can you name the whole garam masalas and the praportion ?
anjanaskc says
Thank you Neelam, The list of garam masala was already given in the note section ,but I have updated the recipe again,please check
Gurinder Singh says
Iam going too make this mow
Mini says
I visited India a few days back and a relative served this achar. I liked it but never asked the recipe, When I came back , I wanted to make the achar badly. Looked up on the internet and the recipe popped. The achar turned out yummy and is even hit amongst my colleagues.
Zenib says
would it be okay to make this a month from when i expect to eat it or is it better to make it 3 days before i need it?
anjanaskc says
Zenib-you can easily make it a month before ,it stays well for 3-4 months
Mita says
Hello
Request you to please share the whole garam masala with the exact quantity
Thankyou so much
prachi says
wow such a lovely pickle m really wanna try at home, very inetersting :))
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shreya says
Achar with Gobi I never heard about but the dish looks yummy as well. Hope if I can prepare it as u have made it out…
Emily says
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Maayeka says
@anonymous-this is a authentic and traditional way of making this punjabi mix pickle ,but if you wish then skip jaggary and increase the amount of oil in it to cover the pickle
Anonymous says
Hi!mam i dont like sweet in pickles can this pickle be made without jaggery. if yes then do i have to make any other alterations in the masala.
Savitha Ganesan says
Achar looks perfect.Happy to be your new follower.
Nisha says
Looks yummy
Hema says
Had tasted this at a Punjabi friends place, looks superb, bookmarked..
Sona S says
yummy pickle.
Archana Potdar says
drooling here
Veena Theagarajan says
yummy achar.. Love to hv it with my curd rice
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Yummy pickle aunty! I always buy the mixed vegetable pickle from the stores. Good chance for me to make some myself 🙂
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Priya says
Who can resist to this fantabulous and droolworthy achar.
kausers kitchen says
Mouthwatering pickle dear, Awesome. Thnx for sharing.
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And the pickle looks mouthwatering,
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Mouthwatering pickel.Drooling…..
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Looks yummy, spicy and tempting. Wonderful recipe.
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very healthy and delicious recipe.. looks yummy !!
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Loveforfood says
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