Garlic Carrot Pickle (Instant)

Ingredients

• 4–5 fresh red carrots
• 20 garlic cloves
• 4–5 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 small bowl groundnut oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (hing)

Steps

1. Wash the carrots well. Peel them, trim the top and bottom, remove the hard centre if any, and cut into desired shapes. Keep aside.
2. To prepare the garlic chutney, grind garlic cloves and Kashmiri red chilli powder together to a coarse paste.
3. Take the carrots in a bowl. Add the prepared garlic chutney, salt, asafoetida and lemon juice.
4. Heat the groundnut oil, allow it to cool completely, then add it to the carrot mixture.
5. Mix everything well and let it rest for about 3 hours.
6. Transfer the pickle into a clean, dry jar.
7. Serving Suggestions:- 1)Serve with roti, paratha or thepla 2)Pairs well with dal-rice or curd rice 3)Can be enjoyed as a spicy side with simple meals