Instant Gajar Gobi Shalgam Achaar: North Indian Recipe For Winter

By Garima Johar

December 22, 2025

Gajar gobi shalgam achaar is a quintessential North Indian staple, especially during the winter season. To make the vegetable pickle instantly and pair it with your meals, follow this step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup carrots 1 cup cauliflower 1 cup turnip 2 tbsp mustard oil 1½ tbsp rai 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar

Step 1

Chop the carrots, cauliflower, and turnip and blanch them in salted boiling water.

Step 2

Wait for about 2-3 minutes, and then drain them. Set them aside and let them cool down.

Step 3

Take a bowl and mix rai, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, mustard oil, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Toss in the chopped vegetables and coat them with the prepared masala. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate, and you can enjoy the pickle for about a week.