Episodes 213 | Zasar Legumes | Mauritian Vegetable pickles | Cuisine Mauritian |

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor while being less acidic.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with unique flavor.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides crunch with fewer calories.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers add color without heat.

Washed and clean all the veggies cut or shredded coarsely.

Sprinkle the salt and vinegar and let sit until it’s rendered all the water/liquid.

With a help of a cheesecloth or tea towel, drain out all the liquid then add them to a large mixing bowl.

To the vegetables, add the mustard, turmeric, chilli flakes, fresh chilli, oil, and crushed garlic and mix until well combined.

Reserve in a jar and keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 months.

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