Vegetable Achar/Pickle—Spicy🌶 And Delicious 😋/South African Recipe/Food We Eat

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh herbs add flavor without added calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a fresh taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard seeds

Black mustard seeds have a more robust flavor.

Prepare the mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrots, green beans, and onions) by washing and cutting them into small pieces.

In a pan, heat sunflower oil over medium heat until hot.

Add fenugreek seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in paprika, coriander powder, garlic flakes, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, crushed chili flakes, and ginger powder, cooking for another minute.

Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine the mixed vegetables with the spice mixture and apple cider vinegar, mixing well.

Transfer the mixture to a clean, sterilized jar.

Seal the jar tightly and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days for fermentation.

After fermentation, store the achar in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

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