South African vegetable pickle (atchar)🇿🇦 Spicy, tangy, and packed with flavour — this is one of the easiest ways to upgrade any meal. 🍛 FULL RECIPE (VEGETABLE ATCHAR) Ingredients: * 2 cups carrots (julienned) * 2 cups cabbage (shredded) * 1 cup green beans (sliced) * 2 cups cauliflower + leaves (chopped) * 2–3 green chillies (sliced) * 2–3 tbsp salt For the oil & spice mix: * 1 cup oil (sunflower or vegetable) * 1 tbsp mustard seeds * 1 tbsp coriander seeds * 1 tsp cumin seeds * 1 tsp nigella seeds (optional) * 2–3 tbsp pickling masala (recipe below) * 1.5- 2 cups vinegar (adjust to preferred tanginess) Optional * 4–5 cloves garlic (crushed) * 1 tbsp ginger (grated) * 1 tsp turmeric (or fresh turmeric) * 1–2 tbsp sugar (to balance) * Red food colouring (optional) Method: 1. Chop all vegetables and place in a large bowl. 2. Add salt and mix well with your hands to draw out moisture. 3. Let sit 30–60 minutes, then drain thoroughly. 4. Heat oil until warm (not smoking). 5. Ad...