Carrot Pickle

Name: How to Make Carrot Pickle | Easy & Delicious Carrot Pickle Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: gujarat

#PD26 This vibrant Carrot Pickle is a classic seasonal delight made during winter when carrots are naturally sweet, juicy, and full of flavor. Prepared using simple pantry spices, sun/air drying, and a touch of tangy lemon juice, this pickle strikes the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and slightly earthy mustard flavors. Unlike oil-heavy pickles, this version feels light yet bold, making it a perfect companion for everyday meals like roti, paratha, or khichdi. The slight wilting of carrots enhances texture while helping absorb all those beautiful spices—making every bite irresistibly addictive!

prep time 15 Mins

cook time 15 Mins

chef Deepa Rupani

Step 1

Wash, peel, and slice the carrots.

Step 2

Add salt and turmeric, mix well.

Step 3

Cover and let it rest overnight (this helps release moisture).

Step 4

The next day, drain out all the water.

Step 5

Spread carrots on a clean cloth and air dry until completely moisture-free (slightly wilted texture is perfect).

Step 6

In a bowl, combine rai na kuriya, salt, hing, and turmeric.

Step 7

Heat oil until hot and pour over the spice mix.

Step 8

Let it cool completely, then add red chilli powder.

Step 9

Add dried carrots to the spice mix.

Step 10

Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly until well coated.

Step 11

Store in a clean, dry glass jar.

Step 12

Let it rest for 1–2 days before consuming the best flavor.

Calories 25 Kcal

Total Fat 1.5 g

Carbs 2 g

Protein 0.3 g

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

2 cup carrots (washed, peeled & sliced)

1 tbsp salt (for initial curing)

0.5 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp spice mix: split mustard seeds

1 tsp salt

pinch hing (asafoetida)

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp oil (heated)

1 tsp red chilli powder

3 tbsp lemon juice

Recipe by:

Deepa Rupani

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