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Fresh turmeric root pickle in a glass jar.
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Fresh Turmeric Pickle (Gujarati)

Traditional Gujarati turmeric pickle is easy to make. Learn two ways to make this haldi ka achaar - with or without oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: gujarati pickle, haldi ka achaar, turmeric pickle
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 peeler
  • kitchen gloves to prevent staining of hands from turmeric
  • newspapers or plastic optional, suggested to protect countertop from turmeric stains

Ingredients

#1 Gujarati Turmeric Pickle

  • 250g turmeric root sliced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1½ cup water

#2 Achari Turmeric Pickle

  • 125g orange turmeric root peeled and shredded
  • 125g white turmeric root amba,peeled and shredded
  • 3 tbsp methi masala (achar masala)
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

Method #1 - No Oil Tangy Gujarati Pickle

  • Peel and place turmeric roots in a bowl of water. Rinse and drain.
    Peeled turmeric roots being rinsed in a bowl.
  • Cut root into thin slices or small pieces.
    Slices of yellow and white turmeric root.
  • Mix all ingredients in a jar and close tight.
    Fresh turmeric root pickle in a glass jar.

Method #2 - Achari Turmeric Pickle

  • Peel and place turmeric roots in a bowl of water. Rinse and drain.
    Peeling white turmeric root.
  • Grate turmeric roots.
    Shredded turmeric root.
  • Mix ingredients in a large bowl. Store in a glass jar.
    Achaari turmeric root pickle in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4669mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg