# @ivanas_tastykitchen on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXw2S7ahysF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65007861-ivanas-tastykitchen-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-30T16:56:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ivana Sanshia | 🇿🇦 Chef (@ivanas_tastykitchen) — https://gondola.cc/ivanas_tastykitchen

## Caption

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. Add whole spices and let them infuse.
6. Add pickling masala, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Turn off the heat and add the vinegar. 
7. Pour the warm spiced oil over the vegetables.
8. Mix well until everything is coated.
9. Transfer into clean, sterile jars, ensuring vegetables are covered.
10. Store in a cool place (not fridge) for 2–3 days.

👉 Keeps for up to 2 weeks.

🌶️ SOUTH AFRICAN PICKLING MASALA

* 2 tbsp chilli powder
* 1 tbsp ground coriander
* 1 tbsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp mustard powder
* 1 tsp fenugreek powder (optional)
* 1 tsp salt (or adjust later)

Mix and store in an airtight container

🔥

Do you call it vegetable pickle or atchar? 
👇
#Atchar #SouthAfricanFood #PickleRecipe

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