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Carrot Atchar

Carrot Atchar (South African Pickle)

A spicy, tangy carrot relish often served with curries or Bunny Chow.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated carrots or green mango for mango atchar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Equipment

  • Small Pot
  • Spoon to stir
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a small pot.
  2. Add mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
  3. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and chili flakes; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir well.
  5. Add grated carrots and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cook 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Let cool and store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Perfect with Bunny Chow↗, Cape Malay Chicken Curry↗, Boerewors↗ or Pap and Chakalaka↗.
Nutrition (per serving):
 Calories: 60 | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Carbs: 7g | Fibre: 1g