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.

Why do people pickle carrots? ›

Why do people pickle carrots? Pickling carrots intensifies their flavour, keeps them crisp and makes them a lovely sweet, sour and savoury side dish for a meal.

Is mooli good for the kidneys? ›

Taking Mooli juice before food is considered beneficial for urinary diseases such as urinary tract infections due to its diuretic property. It increases the production of urine and also acts as a kidney cleanser.

Is mooli good for high blood pressure? ›

Rich in potassium, radishes can help keep blood pressure under control by maintaining the sodium-potassium balance in the body. This anti-hypertensive property is the reason why everybody should have enough mooli in winters, when high blood pressure issues get worse, if not taken care of.

How long can homemade pickled carrots last? ›

It's insanely easy—the prep takes under 15 minutes—and it's so delicious. These quick pickled carrots keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, but you'll polish them off way sooner, trust me.

What is the best sugar for pickling? ›

You should use no more than 1/4 cup of sugar in your pickling solution. White granulated sugar is most commonly used. Brown sugar adds good flavor but can turn light-colored fruits and vegetables darker. Syrup or honey can poorly affect the taste of your solution.

Do I have to peel carrots for pickling? ›

But unless the carrots are young and small, the skins can taste bitter, so I recommend peeling all but the smallest before pickling. After that, you'll need to decide how to prepare carrots. Shredded pickled carrots are delicious on top of a salad or in a sandwich. You can also slice them into coins.

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.

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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