Achar (Nonya Style Picked Vegetables)

Step 1

Mix all the vegetables with 1 tbs salt. Leave aside in a colander to dry excess liquid for about 30 minutes to get the crunchiness. If you prefer your vegetables to have softer bite, you can skip this step.

Step 2

Blend the spice paste in a food processor.

Step 3

Heat up the wok on medium heat. Add oil to stir-fry the spice paste until aromatic. Add vinegar and water, bring to boil. Add salt and sugar to taste.

Step 4

Turn off fire, add all vegetables, ground peanuts, sesame seeds into the wok and stir well.

Step 5

Dish out, let it cool to store in a jar or container. Keep chilled in the fridge. Achar taste best overnight after the flavours have developed. It can last for about 4 weeks.