Turmeric Pickle
Turmeric pickle, also known as Haldi Ka Achar, is a vibrant Indian pickle made from fresh turmeric mixed with mustard oil and different seeds such as fenugreek, fennel, mustard and more.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Fresh turmeric
- 100 ml Mustard oil
- 2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds
- 2 tsp Yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp Brown mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- 1 tbsp Nigella seeds
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Take 250 gm fresh turmeric. Wash it and cut it into thin pieces and then sun dry it.
- Dry roast 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds, 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds, 1 tbsp brown mustard seeds and 2 tbsp fennel seeds. Sauté it for 2 to 3 mins on medium flame. When you smell a nice aroma from these spices, turn of the gas.
- Cool the spices and then coarse grind it.
- Take a pan and add 100 ml mustard oil. Heat it till it is smoking hot.
- Turn of the flame and then add 1 tbsp nigella seeds, 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder, a pinch of Asafoetida and the ground whole spice mix. Mix it nicely.
- After mixing add all the turmeric pieces into the mixture. Then mix everything thoroughly on low flame for 2 to 3 mins.
- Finally add 2 tbsp salt in it and mix it.
- Turmeric pickle is ready. You can store this in an air tight container for a longer shelf life.
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Notes
I always use top quality ingredients, especially turmeric, to make turmeric pickle at home. This adds to the flavor and taste of the pickle.
Make sure you dry the turmeric properly as I have said in my recipe. Sun drying is best to ensure there is no moisture in the turmeric pieces.
Roast the whole spices on a low flame so that you do not burn them. Burnt spices will render an overly bitter taste to the pickle.
I use Kashmiri red chili powder to my turmeric pickle for the added vibrant color and a mild heat. You may use the standard spicy variant but be mindful with the amount you use. Remember, the pickle will develop a spicy taste over time.
Heat the mustard oil until it is smoking hot. This will not only eliminate the pungent raw smell of the oil but will also add to the flavor of the pickles.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Pickle
Amount per Serving
Calories
127
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
483
mg
21
%
Potassium
467
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
165
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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