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    Cranberry Pickle | Indian Cranberry Achar

    Published: Dec 21, 2015 · Modified: Jul 12, 2024 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cranberry Pickle (Cranberry Achar) is an easy-to-make, spicy, and tart finger-licking condiment recipe. It is a perfect accompaniment for rice or any Indian meal.

    Cranberry pickle | Indian Cranberry Achar - Easy Fresh Cranberry Recipes.

    Indian pickle

    In India, pickles are also known as uppinakayi, achar, nonce, organ, etc. Do not confuse them with American dill pickles. For a better idea, they are like Korean kimchi, which is served as a side or condiment. Every Indian meal is complete with a pickle. Pickles are served with dosa, chapati, or paratha for breakfast or rice or curd rice for lunch and dinner.

    In coastal regions, we prepare Karanda (Karanda) nonche (pickle), similar to cranberries. Since karande is not available in the USA, I make it with cranberries. This pickle recipe is one of the best ways to use fresh cranberries.

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    Pickled cranberries | Indian style cranberry pickle with red chilies and spices.

    Ingredients

    Cranberries: We use fresh seasonal cranberries. Frozen can also be used. Dried ones will not work.
    Red chile: Traditionally, whole red chilies are added. Suppose unavailable powder form can be used.
    Fenugreek seeds: Add a mild bitterness that complements the tartness of cranberries.
    Mustard seeds: Adds aroma to the pickle.
    Oil: Use coconut oil, vegetable oil, or mustard oil.

    Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.

    Fresh cranberry pickle | Indian cranberry achar | Fall & winter cranberry recipes.

    Step-by-step instructions

    • Wash the cranberries, add salt, and keep them aside for three days if you have time. If not, atleast for overnight. This is done so that the cranberries become softer. If you like it crisp or want an instant pickle, then you can completely ignore this step.
    • Dry roast dry red chilies and methi seeds until they become aromatic. Add mustard seeds, hing, and turmeric powder to it. Saute and switch off the flame.
    • Grind the roasted ingredients with very little water to form a thick, smooth paste.
    • Add this ground paste and minced garlic to the cranberries and mix well. Finally, add oil and mix.
    • You can serve it immediately, but let it atleast sit for 3 hours so that the flavors are combined.
    • Pickles can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three months.
    • Serve cranberry pickles with breakfast items like idli, dosa, khichdi, and paratha, or for lunch and dinner with steamed rice, curd rice, etc.

    Tips

    • Vary the amount of dry red chilies as per your taste.
    • Make sure the container you use to store the pickle is dry.
    • You can vary the consistency of the pickle as desired.
    • You can also substitute cranberry with raw mango, lemon, carrot, and jalapeno in the recipe or even make a mixed vegetable pickle.

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    Recipe card

    Fresh cranberry pickle | Indian cranberry achar | Fall & winter cranberry recipes.

    Cranberry Pickle | Indian Cranberry Achar

    Kushi
    Cranberry Pickle (Cranberry Achar) is an easy-to-make, spicy, and tart finger-licking condiment recipe. It is a perfect accompaniment for rice or any Indian meal.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 246 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air-tight container

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Fresh cranberries
    • 6 to 8 Red chilies 1 to 2 tablespoon Red chile powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds Methi seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
    • 1 Garlic clove minced
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the cranberries, add salt, and keep them aside for three days if you have time. If not, atleast for overnight. This is done so that the cranberries become softer. If you like it crisp or want an instant pickle, then you can completely ignore this step.
      1 cup Fresh cranberries, Salt
    • Dry roast dry red chilies and methi seeds until they become aromatic. Add mustard seeds, hing, and turmeric powder to it. Saute and switch off the flame.
      6 to 8 Red chilies, ⅛ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds, ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
    • Grind the roasted ingredients with very little water to form a thick, smooth paste.
    • Add this ground paste and minced garlic to the cranberries and mix well. Finally, add oil and mix.
      1 Garlic clove minced, 1 tablespoon Oil
    • You can serve it immediately, but let it atleast sit for 3 hours so that the flavors are combined.
    • Pickles can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three months.
    • Serve cranberry pickles with breakfast items like idli, dosa, khichdi, and paratha, or for lunch and dinner with steamed rice, curd rice, etc.

    Notes

    • Vary the amount of dry red chilies as per your taste.
    • Make sure the container you use to store the pickle is dry.
    • You can vary the consistency of the pickle as desired.
    • You can also substitute cranberry with raw mango, lemon, carrot, and jalapeno in the recipe or even make a mixed vegetable pickle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 913mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2572IUVitamin C: 388mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
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    Note: We originally posted this recipe for pickled cranberries in December 2015. It has now been modified in July 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sadhna Grover

      December 22, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, Cranberry pickle, what a good idea, this pickle looks tempting, it will go with any snack or even main meal.

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 22, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        Thank you Sadhna 🙂

        Reply
    2. Traditionallymodernfood

      December 22, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Ur version if cranberry pickle looks super yum, love it

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 22, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you Vidya 🙂

        Reply
    3. Suzane Watkinson

      August 10, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      I would love the chutney recipe, where might I find that?
      thank you

      Reply
      • Kushi

        November 22, 2016 at 9:45 pm

        Suzane, thank you so much for your comment. Whenever I do not have tamarind, I substitute them with pickled cranberries in chutneys. They add the right amount of sourness. Many times, I use cranberry pickle in place of tamarind while preparing garlic chutney - https://www.cookwithkushi.com/garlic-chutney/

        Reply
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