Gobi Gajar ka Khatta Meetha Achar

What makes this dish special

This is a sweet and sour cauliflower and carrot pickle. The video describes it as a very essential achar in Indian homes. It is a quick and easy recipe that is ready in a few hours. It is a delicious accessory to food. This recipe is a winter favorite. The video says that once the winter season starts, you will want this achar to never end.

Recipe

Ingredients: * Carrot (250g) * Gobi (250g) * Jaggery (½ Cup) * Salt (to taste) * RCP (2 Tbsp) * Mustard Oil (¼ Cup + 1 Tbsp) * Vinegar (¼ Cup + 1 Tbsp) * Garam Masala (1 tsp) * Red Mustard Seeds (1.5 Tbsp) * Onions (2 medium) * Garlic (10-12 cloves) * Ginger (1 inch)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil.
2. Add the carrot and cauliflower. Leave for 1 minute.
3. Switch off the flame and drain.
4. Spread on a cotton cloth and let it dry under the fan for at least 5-6 hours.
5. In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil.
6. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes and add the jaggery.
7. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes till jaggery melts and it comes to a semi-thick consistency.
8. In a kadai, heat the oil.
9. Once it smokes, lower the flame and add the ginger-garlic-onion paste.
10. Fry till golden brown.
11. Now add the salt, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix well.
12. Add the dried vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
13. Add the jaggery-vinegar mix and cook for another couple of minutes.
14. Add the mustard and mix well.
15. Switch off the flame.
16. Let the pickle remain in the vessel till cool.
17. Once cool, store in a dry airtight container.

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