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As Indians, we always need something spicy in all our meals. We might be eating khichadi but we would need something tangy and spicy on the side. Winter is the accurate time to eat spicy food as these foods produce heat in the body and give us want. Carrots are one of the many winter-specific vegetables that become abundantly available in the market from November to February. The variety of carrots that is available during the winter season is crunchy and delicious. Although you can eat carrots raw all by itself, today we will teach you how to make Khatti Gajjar. This is a drooling recipe and once you start eating it, there is no going back. This is a simple yet very tempting recipe. Let's see how you can make Khatti gajar at home.
Ingredients
* Mustard oil
* Carrots
* Green chillies
* Hing
* Water
* Salt
* Fenugreek seeds
* Turmeric
* Cumin seeds
* Red chilli powder
* Coriander powder
* Garam Masala
* Black salt
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Recipe
* Take some carrots and cut all of these into medium, long sticks and remove the peel.
* Now in a bowl, take some hing and water and keep this mixture aside for some time.
* Now take a pan and heat some mustard oil, methi dana, jeera, chopped carrots, slit green chilli, hing water, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric
* Mix all of this very well and cover everything with a lid. After some time you will see that your carrots have become soft because of the vinegar.
* If you think your carrots have become soft, then you can add some tamarind, water, black salt, coriander powder, and garam masala to the mixture.
* Now cover the mixture with a lid again for 4 to 5 minutes. Your khatti Gajar is ready. You can eat this with whatever you like, for example, rice, Paratha, roti, and even khichadi.
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What Is Khatti Gajar
This is a pickled carrots recipe that is made during the winter season across various regions in India. Indians have always been inclined to pickles and spicy food. Winter is the right time to utilise the abundance of carrots that are available in the market. This is a delightful pickle recipe that is full of tangy flavours and spices. It is also a very nutritional winter snack that is full of vitamin A, and beta-carotene, and also very beneficial for the immune system. The process of pickling enhances the nutritional value by adding essential probiotics and beneficial bacteria that promote gut health. Additionally, these pickle dishes have multiple health benefits and are extremely good sources of vitamin C and probiotics. These not only strengthen your immune system but also enhance the quality of your skin and hair.
The fermentation process in these pickled carrots leads to the growth of a probiotic called lactobacillus. This has a positive impact on the digestive system of the body and can contribute towards balanced gut health. It also helps in better nutritional absorption and provides a shield to the body. Our body is vulnerable to a multitude of diseases during the winter season. The right way to protect our bodies during winter is to eat nutritional food. The fermentation process increases the bioavailability of some selected nutrients. This enhances their absorption in the digestive tract. It simply means that by fermentation you can enhance the nutritional benefits of a particular food.
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These probiotics can also play a crucial role in promoting better metabolic health in the body. Probiotics have also been associated with promoting weight management. Also, the antioxidants present in carrots when combined with probiotics can have anti-inflammatory ramifications on the body. This contributes to the overall well-being of our body and makes it healthy.
Important Thing To Remember
You should always remember that the consumption of pickles should always be kept in moderation. This is because any kind of pickle has a high content of sodium which is not good for our body. High content of sodium may lead to BP-related issues and even inflammation in the body. You might also suffer from problems like acidity and constipation if you eat a large quantity of Khatti Gajar.
You should always consume this pickle in limited quantities and to only enhance the taste of your meal. Remember that you will be able to extract the goodness out of this pickle snack only when you consume it in the suggested quantity. Excess of anything is bad for our health and might have negative repercussions on our body. Although there is no harm in eating this everyday, always watch the quantity that you are having.
