Potato pickle is made from potatoes, different powdered spices, carom seeds, and mustard oil. It is very easy to make potato pickle at home. Follow my recipe to learn the process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Potato pickle is a traditional Indian condiment with a delectable appeal.
- Store the pickle in a clean, dry, airtight glass jar in a cool, dark area away from direct sunlight.
- Serve the pickle with different Indian main courses, snacks and appetizers, sandwiches or wraps, salads or a cheese platter, dals or curries.
- Potato pickle offers a delightful tangy, spicy, and savory taste.
- Other similar pickles are Green Tomato Pickle (Hari Tamatar Ka Achar), Lemon Pickle (Nimbu Ka Achar), Raw Mango Pickle (Kaccha Aam Ka Achar), Garlic Pickle (Lehsun ka Achar), Radish Pickle (Mooli ka Pickle), and Carrot Pickle (Gajar ka Achar).
The Ingredients:
- 500 gram potato
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds powder
- ¼ tbsp coriander powder
- ¼ tbsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp carom seeds
- ¼ tbsp mango powder
- Salt: as per taste
- ½ cup mustard oil
This pickle recipe came from the best friend of my sister-in-law, who stayed with us during a family function. While helping in the kitchen, she quietly prepared this pickle additionally. I was amazed at the subtle flavors and taste. She whispered the recipe to me while folding napkins.
I made it later that week. My husband said it was understated and lovely, and the boys loved its simplicity. Now, it is our guests-special item. That experience reminded me that not everyone in a crowded house speaks loudly — but some leave behind soft-spoken recipes that become part of your routine without ever demanding space.
How to Make Potato Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take 500 gm of potatoes, wash them thoroughly, and then boil them with 3 whistles. Peel off the potatoes and set them aside.
Step 2: Now cut the large potatoes into 4 halves and the small potatoes into 2 halves.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp of mustard seeds powder, 1/4th tbsp of coriander powder, 1/4th tbsp of turmeric powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, 1/4th tbsp of carom seeds, 1/4th tbsp of mango powder, ½ tbsp of salt, and ½ cup of mustard oil. Mix everything very nicely.
Step 4: Your potato pickle is ready to serve.
Recipe Card
Potato Pickle | Aloo ka Achar
Ingredients
- 500 gram potato
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds powder
- ¼ tbsp coriander powder
- ¼ tbsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp carom seeds
- ¼ tbsp mango powder
- Salt: as per taste
- ½ cup mustard oil
Instructions
- Take 500 gm of potatoes, wash them thoroughly, and then boil them with 3 whistles. Peel off the potatoes and set them aside.
- Now cut the large potatoes into 4 halves and the small potatoes into 2 halves.
- Add 1 tbsp of mustard seeds powder, 1/4th tbsp of coriander powder, 1/4th tbsp of turmeric powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, 1/4th tbsp of carom seeds, 1/4th tbsp of mango powder, ½ tbsp of salt, and ½ cup of mustard oil. Mix everything very nicely.
- Your potato pickle is ready to serve.
