Directions

1. 1. Scrape and wash carrots. Cut off green portion at top, and grate carrots.
2. 2. Mix in some salt and turmeric powder. Squeeze out juice and dry carrots thoroughly by putting out in the sun for 2-3 days.
3. 3. Meanwhile, wash dried apricots and dried dates in a little vinegar. Soak overnight in some vinegar to which salt has been added.
4. 4. Next day, cut dried dates into long strips. Wash currants in a little vinegar.
5. 5. Cut ginger and garlic into long, thin strips. Finely grind-mustard seeds with a little vinegar.
6. 6. Dissolve jaggery in half a bottle of vinegar over gentle heat. Let it cool thoroughly. Strain through a piece of muslin.
7. 7. Mix prepared ingredients with salt. Pour into a clean jar. The pickle will be ready to use in 7 days.