Grandmother's Mixed Vegetable Atchar

Ingredients

• 300 g cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 250 g carrots, julienned
• 200 g green beans, sliced
• 200 g cabbage, shredded
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp pickle masala
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 200 ml vegetable oil
• 125 ml white vinegar

Method

1. Combine the vegetables with the salt and leave for 2 hours.
2. Drain thoroughly and pat dry.
3. Heat the oil gently with the mustard seeds, pickle masala and turmeric.
4. Remove from the heat before the spices burn.
5. Stir in the vinegar.
6. Pour the mixture over the vegetables and toss thoroughly.
7. Pack into clean jars.
8. Refrigerate and allow to mature before serving.