Gajar Ka Achar (Carrot Pickle)
گاجر کا اچار
Fresh carrots are hand-cut and pickled in mustard oil with mustard seed and red chili, kept crisp while soaking up bold traditional flavor. Our Gajar Ka Achar is a bright, crunchy addition to any meal.
Price: 500g Rs. 520 · 1kg Rs. 1,050 · Cash on Delivery across Pakistan
What Is Gajar Ka Achar?
Gajar Ka Achar is fresh carrot, hand-cut and pickled in mustard oil with mustard seed and red chili — crisp, tangy and one of our brighter-coloured, more approachable achar.
Traditional Sindhi Background
Carrot achar is a relatively easy entry point into Sindhi pickling because carrots pickle quickly and hold their crunch well, making it a common choice for households making achar in smaller batches. It's often paired with cauliflower or turnip in other regional styles, but the Shikarpuri version here is kept simple — carrot on its own, letting the vegetable's natural sweetness come through against the mustard-oil tang.
Taste Profile
Carrot's natural sweetness is more present here than in most of our achar, balanced against mustard seed's sharpness and red chili's warmth — it reads as tangy and mildly spicy rather than sour or fiery.
How To Eat It
A crunchy side for daal chawal, paratha or any everyday meal — its milder flavour makes it one of the easier achar to eat in larger quantities without overwhelming the rest of the meal.
Who Should Buy It
A good starting achar for someone new to Shikarpuri pickles, or for households with kids who want something tangy but not too sharp or spicy.
Ingredients
Carrot, Mustard Oil, Mustard Seeds, Red Chili, Turmeric, Rock Salt