Is carrot pickle good for health?

Carrots themselves are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, essential for maintaining healthy vision, skin, and immune function. The pickling process enhances the nutritional profile by introducing probiotics—beneficial bacteria crucial for gut health .

What to do with pickled carrots?

How to Serve Pickled Carrots. As mentioned above, I was first introduced to these carrots as a sort of snack or appetizer. But I think they'd also be great added to a salad, bowl meal, tacos, or salads . Basically, anytime you want to add a tangy-spicy bite to your meal, add a spicy pickled carrot!

Is it OK to eat a pickle every day?

If you're on a low-sodium diet, pickles should not be consumed on a regular basis , says Zumpano. People with high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney or liver disease should only enjoy pickles as a once-in-a-while treat, says Largeman-Roth. Always talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Is carrot pickle good for diabetes?

Control Diabetes: Pickles are a healthy diet for diabetics because they are naturally low in calories and carbs. They also help to control blood sugar levels. Pickles and other preserved fruits and vegetables assist to lower HbA1c levels in the blood, which means better blood sugar control.

Do I need to peel carrots before pickling?

The first step in making pickling carrots is to wash and peel them. In theory, you could pickle your carrots without peeling them. But unless the carrots are young and small, the skins can taste bitter, so I recommend peeling all but the smallest before pickling .

How long does pickled carrot last?

The flavors will deepen and intensify the longer it marinates. Best flavor is achieved after 24 hours. Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks (sometimes longer). Not freezer friendly.

Can carrots be spicy?

Additionally, some carrots are bred to be naturally sweeter and milder, while others are bred to be more flavorful and spicy , so the taste of a carrot can also depend on the variety.

What is the healthiest pickles to eat?

“The pickles that are beneficial for your gut health are the fermented ones, made by brining them in salt rather than vinegar ,” says Dr. Oppezzo. “While vinegar pickling is a common method, true fermentation in brine enriches them with beneficial probiotics for your gut.

Is Pickled Carrots good for Weight Loss?

Pickled vegetables are low in calories and can be a great addition to a weight management diet . They can add flavour and crunch to meals without significantly increasing calorie intake, making them an excellent option for those looking to maintain or lose weight.

What kind of pickles are healthy?

Pickles made through fermentation have added health benefits compared with non-fermented pickles. “If they're fermented, they're a good source of probiotics,” notes Peart. “Probiotics have really solid health benefits, such as being good for your brain, and good for gut health.”

Carrot Pickle Recipe (Indian Gajar Ka Achar)

Published: May 18, 2023 · Last Modified: May 18, 2023 by Kanan Patel / 21 Comments

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This homemade carrot pickle recipe is so easy to make and it’s so much better than bottled stuff! Made with fresh carrots, green chilies, ginger, Indian pickle spices, sugar, and tamarind. This carrot green chili pickle is crunchy, spicy, with a balance of sweet and sour taste.

It called Gajar ka achar in Hindi. Here carrot=gajar and pickle=achar. Serve with any boring Indian meal to jazz up!

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About This Gajar Ka Achar
Ingredients for Carrot Pickle
How to make Carrot Pickle Recipe? (Stepwise)
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About This Gajar Ka Achar

What does summer really mean? As being an Indian, it means the pickle making time. I have seen my grandmother making big batches of different pickles like Gujarati mango pickle (methia keri), mango chunda.

Most of the time the whole process takes a few days to mature pickles under the sunlight. But here in the USA, I am not blessed with consistent sunlight, so I always find a way to make the instant pickles like this sweet mango pickle and now today I am sharing Instant carrot pickle.

Since carrot and green chilies are available all year round, it doesn’t have to be a summer season to make it. You can make it any time of the year and enjoy it with your meal.

The carrot pieces are soft yet crunchy and they have a bite in this carrot pickle) This gajar ka achar has khatta meetha taste (meaning sweet and sour). The sweetness comes from sugar and sourness comes from tamarind.

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Ingredients for Carrot Pickle

Carrot: always use fresh, firm carrots. Do not dare to use baby carrots. Baby carrots won’t stay crunchy in the pickle. Instead, it will wilt down and becomes soft.
Green chilies: you can use jalapenos or serrano chilies. If you prefer really spicy then you can use thai green chilies.
Ginger: I like its strong taste, but if you do not prefer you can skip.
Oil: You can use any flavorless, less pungent oil e.g. canola oil, corn oil, peanut oil, safflower oil.
Split mustard seeds (rai na kuria): easily available in Indian grocery stores. Substitute: Coarsely grind the whole mustard seeds.
Red chili powder
Salt
Sugar
Tamarind: Adjust the amount of tamarind pulp according to how thick and concentrated yours it. If yours is really thick and concentrated vs mine (shown in stepwise photo) then use less. The consistency of mine is similar to the thick tomato puree.

How to make Carrot Pickle Recipe? (Stepwise)

1) Wash the carrots, green chilies, and ginger well. Pat dry completely. Peel the carrots and ginger. Now chop the carrots into 1 ½ inch long and medium thick sticks. Do not make too thin otherwise, it may get wilted, soft and soggy once pickle is ready. We want soft yet there should be some crunch.

2) To prepare green chilies, first, slit chili into half and then cut into 1 ½ inch long pieces. Make ginger sticks of the same length but keep them thinner than carrots since ginger has a strong flavor.

3) Bring the water to a rolling boil in a saucepan on high heat. Once starts boiling, add carrots and cook for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the water immediately.

4) Spread the carrot sticks on the clean kitchen towel and let it dry out completely. Means there should be no moisture on them to increase the shelf life. If you have access to the sun then you can keep in the direct sunlight for 1 hour. Or let them dry at room temperature on the kitchen counter for 1 day or overnight. If in a rush, pat dry with a paper towel.

5) Now in a bowl, take rai kuria, red chili powder, salt, and sugar.

6) Mix everything well.

7) Add tamarind pulp.

Shelf life of carrot pickle

It stays good in the refrigerator for 6-8 months if followed below tips.
Store the gajar ka achar in a clean, dry (moisture-free) glass jar or container. A day before, wash the jar well, let it dry out completely. You can keep under the sun for an hour.
Always use a clean, dry spoon to take the pickle.
If you have made the big batch then store some pickle in a small jar for everyday use. So you don’t need to open the big jar every day and this way it increases its shelf life.
As soon as you take out the portion needed, immediately close the jar with a lid and put it back into the refrigerator.

Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.

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