Side DishSnack

Sri Lankan Mixed Vegetable Achcharu

Name: Sri Lankan Mixed Vegetable Achcharu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: sri_lankan
Ingredients: 150 g green bean trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces, blanched; 150 g carrot peeled, cut into thin strips; 1 buc. red onion thinly sliced; 2 buc. green chili sliced lengthwise; 3 cățel garlic clove thinly sliced; 1 lingură ginger grated; 2 lingură mustard seed roasted and ground; 1 linguriță chili powder; 0,5 linguriță turmeric powder; 0,5 cană vinegar distilled white or coconut; 1 linguriță sugar; 0,5 linguriță salt; 10 buc. curry leaf

This vibrant Sri Lankan Mixed Vegetable Achcharu is a tangy, spicy, and crunchy pickled salad, bursting with the bold flavors of mustard, vinegar, and aromatic spices. It's a refreshing side dish that beautifully balances heat and acidity, perfect for cutting through rich curries or adding a zesty kick to any meal.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 88 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

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Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

150 ggreen bean, trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces, blanched
150 gcarrot, peeled, cut into thin strips
1 buc.red onion, thinly sliced
2 buc.green chili, sliced lengthwise
3 cățelgarlic clove, thinly sliced
1 lingurăginger, grated
10 buc.curry leaf

dressing

2 lingurămustard seed, roasted and ground
1 lingurițăchili powder
0,5 lingurițăturmeric powder
0,5 canăvinegar, distilled white or coconut
1 lingurițăsugar
0,5 lingurițăsalt

Ustensile

Large mixing bowl · Small bowl · Whisk · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Medium pot · Slotted spoon · Ice bath (large bowl with ice and water)

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Prepare the vegetables: Trim the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips. Thinly slice the red onion, green chilies, and garlic cloves. Grate the fresh ginger.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: For uniform cooking and presentation, ensure all vegetables are cut to a similar size and thickness.
2
Blanch the green beans: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the cut green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Blanching helps retain the vibrant color and slight crunch of the green beans while making them more palatable.
3
Shock the green beans: Immediately transfer the blanched green beans to an ice bath using a slotted spoon to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
Nota bucătarului: This step is crucial for preserving the beans' crisp texture and bright color.
4
Combine the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, julienned carrots, sliced red onion, sliced green chilies, sliced garlic, and grated ginger.
5
Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ground mustard seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: For the most pungent and authentic flavor, use freshly roasted and ground mustard seeds. You can lightly toast them in a dry pan before grinding.
6
Dress the vegetables: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Add the fresh curry leaves.
7
Mix thoroughly: Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring every piece of vegetable is evenly coated with the vibrant dressing.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Wearing food-safe gloves can prevent your hands from staining, especially when working with turmeric and chili.
8
Marinate the achcharu: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: For an even richer and more complex flavor profile, let the achcharu marinate for several hours or even overnight.
9
Serve: Stir the achcharu well before serving as a tangy and refreshing side dish.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

72%Scor

Calorii: 88,2kcal
Proteine: 3,1g
Carbohidrați: 14,5g
Grăsimi: 2,1g
Fibre: 3,8g
Zahăr: 6,3g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Nota bucătarului:

This achcharu is incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside traditional Sri Lankan curries like dhal or chicken curry, or as a vibrant accompaniment to grilled fish or roasted meats. For a slightly different flavor profile, you can add a pinch of fenugreek seeds to the dressing. While delicious immediately, the flavors truly deepen and meld after a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Păstrare

Store leftover achcharu in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Achcharu is best served chilled or at room temperature; reheating is not recommended as it will compromise the texture of the vegetables.