Mixed Vegetable Achar Pickle Recipe

Slice turnips into ¼-inch discs.

Quarter carrots lengthwise and cut cauliflower into 2 inch pieces.

Boil water in a large saucepan, add all the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes to soften.

Drain off the water and spread on a clean towel to dry.

Wipe off excess water. Grind garlic, ginger and onions together to a paste.

Heat oil and fry the paste, add remaining spices and salt and fry till the oil floats to the top.

Cool and add vegetables.

Shake the vessel to mix well.

Put in a large jar and keep in the sun for 2-3 days till vegetables turn a little sour.

Shake the bottle well every day.

Heat vinegar with jagger and boil.

Cool and add to the vegetables.

Place jar in the sun for another 2 days till well-blended and tender.

Preserve in airtight jar.