Shalgam ka paani wala Achar
Shalgam ka Paani wala Achar- a healthy oil free probiotic gut friendly Turnip pickle
Servings: 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 3 medium turnips
- 1 tbsp Salt / Namak
- 2 tbsp Split Mustard seeds/Rai kuria crushed
- 1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
- 14 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
- 1 tsp Black Salt / Kala Namak
- few Green Chillies / Hari Mirch optional
Instructions
- Wash and peel turnips and chop into medium thick cubes or slices .
- Boil enough water in a wide pan and add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt in the water and when it started boiling then add the turnip slices and boil for 5 minutes or till they are almost done (don't over cook them )
- Drain when done and keep aside.
- Boil 2 liters of water and then let it cool down.
- Now add all the spices in the water and mix it well ,taste the water and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Now add the boiled turnip slices in the water, the water should cover the turnip slices.
- Fill the pickle in a sterilized glass jar and cover the lid and keep it at room temperatures for 4-5 days.
- keep shaking the jar once in a day , the pickle will become sour in 4- 6 days depending on the heat in the weather.
- Once the water become sour your pickle will be ready to use .
- After few days keep it refrigerated else it may become too sour.
- Enjoy your pickle with daal chawal, khichdi or stuffed parathas.