Homemade Gajar Ka Achar Recipe Easy Pakistani Carrot Pickle | Alzaiqa Foods
Winter always feels a little special, right?
Hot parathas, warm meals, and that one spoon of Gajar Ka Achar that makes everything taste better. It’s spicy, tangy, and full of real desi flavor.
If you ever asked yourself, “How do people make homemade achar so tasty?” don’t stress.
Here is a simple, clean, and real Homemade Gajar Ka Achar Recipe you can follow at home. This is the same style we love at Alzaiqa Foods when we prepare our desi achar in small batches.
Ingredients You’ll Need
No fancy items, no imported stuff just simple local ingredients found in every kitchen:
- 500g fresh carrots (cut into thin sticks)
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ cup mustard oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
Optional: Add a few cauliflower or turnip pieces if you want that “mixed pickle” touch
Step-by-Step Gajar Ka Achar Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Carrots
Wash, peel, and cut the carrots into long sticks.
Boil lightly for 2–3 minutes just until slightly soft.
Spread them on a clean cloth and let them dry completely.
(Moisture = spoiled pickle, so don’t skip this!)
Step 2: Make the Spice Mix
In a small pan, lightly roast mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant.
Crush them coarsely don’t make a fine powder.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
And that’s your masala ready!
Step 3: Combine Everything
Step 3: Mix Everything
- Heat mustard oil until it smokes
- Let it cool for a minute
- Add carrots, spice mix, and vinegar or lemon juice
- Mix gently
- The smell will instantly remind you of classic Pakistani achar
Smells like winter heaven already, right?
Sun-Dry & Store Like a Pro
- Transfer your pickle into a clean glass jar (avoid plastic).
- Seal it tightly and keep it in sunlight for 3–4 days.
- Shake it daily so the oil and spices mix evenly.
- By day 4, your Homemade Gajar Ka Achar is ready to enjoy!
Serve it with parathas, lentils, or anything you love it adds life to every meal
Health Benefits of Gajar Ka Achar
This carrot pickle is delicious and healthy:
- High in Vitamin A → good for eyes and skin
- Supports digestion → fennel and fenugreek seeds
- Boosts immunity → mustard seeds and turmeric
- 100% natural and chemical-free
A perfect winter superfood with amazing taste.
Don’t Have Time to Make It?
If you love the taste but don’t have time for the whole process no worries!
You can buy Gajar ka Achar online in Pakistan from DesiAcharPickle.com
We make it fresh, just like this recipe pure mustard oil, hand-roasted spices, and lots of love.