Chukandar Ka Khatta-Meetha Achaar
Ingredients
Quantity: 2.5 kgs. (Appx.)
- 1 kg.beetroot (chukander)
- 500 gms. sugar
- 1 litre vinegar (sirka)
- 20 gms. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper (kali mirch) ground
- 1 tsp. ginger (adrak) minced
Method
Wash chukander and chop it lengthwise in thin pieces. Spread the pieces under the Sun for an hour to dry.
Put sirka and sugar in a large sauce pan on heat. Stir continuously.
When sugar is dissolved, add chukander pieces, salt, kali mirch and adrak. Cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes and then switch off the heat.
When cooled, fill in a martban and keep it aside.
You may start consuming this achaar after 5-6 days.