Fresh Turmeric and Ginger Pickle
fresh turmeric and ginger pickle is an Indian winter special pickle which carries umpteen health benefits. Learn how to make kachi haldi ka achar.
The soothing taste of fresh turmeric and the spiky flavour of fresh ginger make for a fabulous pickle! While fresh and tender, you will find the texture and taste of ginger in Indian style ginger turmeric are very enjoyable. Although mild, you can still feel your taste buds tingle when you bite into a piece.
To make fresh turmeric and ginger pickle, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Transfer it to an air-tight glass jar, close the lid and set it aside in a cool, dry place for 4 to 5 hours for the flavours to blend well. Serve or store refrigerated in the same glass jar. It stays fresh up to 6 months when refrigerated.
Turmeric too has a unique flavour, which has to be experienced to be understood. Together with a dash of lemon juice, the duo in haldi adrak ka achar pickleare sure to pleasantly surprise you.
This kachi haldi ka achar can be made only when the ingredients are in season which is winter season. During this time when they make their appearance in the market, almost every household whips up a batch of this pickle as it is not only tasty but also good for health. Make a batch at the beginning of winter season (during the end of October) and towards the end of January make 1 to 2 more batches for the coming months.
Ginger has compound Gingerol and fresh turmeric has curcuminoids, both which have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. The lemon juice added not only acts as a preservative for the Indian style ginger turmeric pickle, but also adds vitamin C , which too acts as an antioxidants and helps builds your immunity to fight various infections. Read more about the health benefits of fresh turmeric, amba haldi.
Gajar Gobhi Aur Aam ka Achaar : This spicy vegetable pickle is a well-known specialty in north indian homes where it is often eaten as a side vegetable. I actually tasted it the first time at a restaurant in delhi where i ended up eating larger servings of this pickle than anything else.
Gajar Gobhi Aur Aam ka Achaar
You can eat this pickle as soon as it is made. If you wish to consume this pickle within 2 or 3 days, add only 2 tablespoons of mustard oil, but refrigerate the pickle. If it is to be stored for a longer period, you need to add the specified quantity of oil.