Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar Recipe – Carrot And Turnip Pickle

Ingredients

• 4 Turnips peeled & cut in thick slices
• 2 Carrots (Gajjar) peeled & cut in thick slices
• 1-1/2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds) optional
• Salt as needed

Steps

1. To begin making the Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar recipe, cut vegetables into thick slices and wash it nicely.
2. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and the vegetables in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
3. Turn off the heat and allow the steam to release naturally.
4. Once the steam is completely released, transfer the vegetables along with the water into a pan and keep aside.
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.
6. Add vinegar, salt and the crushed spices to the cooked turnip and carrot and stir nicely. Give a gentle boil and turn off the heat.
7. Allow the pickle to cool down completely and later transfer it in a jar or any container and store in fridge.
8. Serve Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha, Gajar Paratha or any other stuffed paratha for breakfast or dinner.