How To Make Gajar Mooli Ka Achar | Carrot and Radish Pickle Recipe (2024)

by Anjana Chaturvedi

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Gajar Mooli Ka Achar- Tangy delicious carrot and Radish winter special seasonal pickle

Gajar Mooli Ka Achar- Fresh and crisp carrots and Radishes are available in abundance in the market in this season. These fresh winter vegetables are so good to make vegetables, halwa , stuffed parathas, soups and my favourite -pickles !

Mango and lemon pickles are obviously the best among all the pickles . seasonal pickles have their own crisp and fresh taste.

Winter is incomplete for me without making jars of different pickles . Carrot,cauliflower ,radish ,knol khol, amla , kachchi haldi and fresh green and red chilies are favourites. These pickles are easy and simple to make and taste awesome .Enjoyed with plain paratha, aloo Parathas ,gobhi parathas and as a side dish to any meal.

I love pickles so much that they are in my plate for all meals-breakfast ,lunch and dinner . but now due to health reasons I am trying to limit my pickle intake, but making pickles cant be compromised 🙂

This gajar mooli ka achar is very simple to make ,you can adjust the ratio of vegetable as per your choice. Addition of ginger and green chilies is also optional ,you can add or just skip. If you are not a radish fan then go ahead and add sliced turnips instead of radishes.

I have added salt and kept for a day then drained the water released from the vegetables. This method ensures a long shelf life and as the water is drained so it will not give a strong smell of radish and taste much better .

In case if you want to make this carrot and radish pickle instantly then after chopping all the vegetables (skip step 6,7,8)just add the all the spices ,vinegar and oil and mix and store.

If you love making pickles then do try these winter pickles –

  • Gajar Gobhi Shalgum Ka Punjabi Achar
  • Amla ka Achar
  • Fresh Turmeric and Ginger Pickle
  • Tindora Pickle
  • Athela Mircha
  • Gajar Aloo ka Achar

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Gajar Mooli Ka Achar ,Carrot and Radish Pickle

Gajar Mooli Ka Achar- Tangy delicious carrot and Radish winter special seasonal pickle

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Pickles/Achar, Side Dish

Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Keyword: gajar, gajar mooli ka achar, Mooli, pickle

Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 400 gm Carrot / Gajar
  • 500 gm Radish/ Mooli
  • 150 gm Green Chillies / Hari Mirch
  • 100 gms Ginger / Adrak
  • 2 tbsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
  • 3.5 tbsp Mustard Seeds / Rai kuria
  • 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methidana
  • 1/3 tsp Asafoetida/hing
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 3 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 1.5 tbsp White Vinegar / Sirka
  • 3/4 cup Mustard Oil / Sarson ka tel

Instructions

  • Wash and peel carrots and radish and wipe with a napkin.

  • Make medium thick slices /batons of about 1.5- 2 inches.

  • Wash and wipe green chilies, remove the stems and slit from the center and make into 2 pieces or just slit from the center .

  • Wash, wipe and peel ginger and chop into medium thick slices.

  • Take a big deep and wide vessel and add all the vegetables and 2 tsp salt and mix well.

  • Cover the vessel and keep it aside for a day at room temperature.

  • Now drain the vegetables on a colander ,wait for 15 minutes so all the moisture will be drained out.

  • Spread the vegetables on a plate and keep in sunlight for 2 hours so the extra moisture will evaporate. you can also keep it under the fan if keeping in sunlight is not possible.

  • Dry roast the mustard ,fenugreek and fennel seeds for a minute on low heat and then grind them coarsely when they cool down completely.

  • Heat mustard oil to a smoking point and then after few minutes when it cool down slightly add asafoetida and then let it cool down completely.

  • Take the vegetables in a big bowl and add the roasted ground spices along with all the remaining spices, 1 tsp salt and vinegar and mix well.

  • Now add the mustard oil in the pickle and mix everything well.

  • Fill the pickle in a glass jar and start consuming after 3 days.

  • Serve with paratha,roti or as a side dish with your meal.

Notes

Note-

  1. Either Mustard oil should cover the pickle completely OR keep shaking or mixing the pickle regularly.
  2. If you are not a radish fan then go ahead and add sliced turnips instead of radishes.

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How To Make Gajar Mooli Ka Achar | Carrot and Radish Pickle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the benefits of Mooli achar? ›

Also, this achar is loaded with vitamins and is the easiest way to regulate blood pressure. It also strengthens the blood vessels thus improving heart health, while improving metabolism as well. Thus, it's a must to have this gajar-mooli ka achar in winters.

Does achar have vinegar? ›

To make achar, a spice paste is cooked in a pool of oil and tossed with nuts and an array of vinegar-blanched vegetables.

What not to eat with mooli? ›

However, it is advised to avoid eating Mooli before taking food because it may cause a burning sensation in the stomach due to its Ushna (hot) nature. As per Ayurveda, milk should not be taken after having Mooli as it is considered to be an incompatible food combination.

Is it okay to eat pickled radish everyday? ›

They are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables. That being said, it is worth noting that the pickling process does use a lot of salt and sugar. It is important to keep this in mind and, just like everything else, eat pickled radishes in moderation.

Can bacteria grow in vinegar in pickles? ›

Vinegar is acidic in nature, primarily composed of acetic acid and water. The primary property that makes it an effective preservative is its pH level, which typically falls around 2.5. This level of acidity creates an environment where most bacteria and microorganisms cannot live or reproduce.

How long can you keep achar? ›

Pickles are fermented and will typically last you a year once they have been opened. The oil acts as a natural barrier against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and since we have used mustard oil as a preservative, you don't have to worry about your achaar going bad anytime soon.

What is a substitute for vinegar in Achar? ›

White vinegar substitute: If you need a different vinegar to substitute for white vinegar, use apple cider vinegar or malt vinegar. You could also swap in lemon or lime juice, depending on your recipe. When you're canning or pickling, there are no comparable substitutes.

What is Moolikshar used for? ›

MOOLI KHAR – MOOLI KSHAR – MULI KSHAAR Benefits:

It is useful in treating abdominal distension as in ascites , liver and spleen disorders. Used in Ayurvedic treatment of chronic fever ,oedema, toxic condition and slow poisoning. It is useful in treating malabsorption syndrome,gastro enteritis and anorexia.

Is it OK to eat achar everyday? ›

If you're on a low-sodium diet, pickles should not be consumed on a regular basis, says Zumpano. People with high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney or liver disease should only enjoy pickles as a once-in-a-while treat, says Largeman-Roth. Always talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

What does achar do to your body? ›

It also increases the count of a growth hormone of your brain known as a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). It is also believed in reducing bloating, anemia and B12 deficiencies. So now you know that a jar of achar is a bottle of health benefits!

What are the side effects of Mooli? ›

Side Effects of Radish:
  • Reduced levels of thyroid hormone.
  • Increase in weight of thyroid gland.
  • Decrease in the activity of thyroid peroxidase.
May 6, 2024

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