Lagan Nu Achaar (Wedding pickle)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz Dried dates khajoor, finely chopped
- 11 oz Raisins kishmish
- 11 oz Dried apricots khumani
- 4 lb Sugar
- 4.4 lb Carrots gajar, grated
- 9 oz Jaggery gur
- 23 floz Vinegar sirka
- 1 3/4 oz Ginger adrak, julienned
- 3 1/2 oz Garlic lasan, sliced
- Salt to taste
- 15 Dry red chillies sookhi lal mirch
- 2 tbsp Garam masala
Instructions
- Soak the dates, raisins, and apricots overnight in 1 cup sugar and as much vinegar as necessary.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, cook the carrots, the remaining sugar, jaggery, and 2 1/2 cups vinegar on low heat. When soft, add ginger, garlic, and salt; cook till the mixture becomes a sticky syrup.
- Add the dates, raisins, and apricot mixture; bring to the boil. Add dry red chillies and garam masala, remove the pan from the heat. Keep aside to cool and store in airtight jars.
- This pickle can be preserved for several years if handled properly and kept in a cool, dark place.
Calories: 1133 kcal
Carbohydrates: 284 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 161 mg
Potassium: 1606 mg
Fiber: 13 g
Sugar: 239 g
Vitamin A: 35110 IU
Vitamin C: 114 mg
Calcium: 137 mg
Iron: 4 mg