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Sri Lankan Spicy Pickle Recipe ( Sinhala Achcharu ) – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: 250g red salt 2 carrots (cut into 2-inch sticks) 15 split chili pods 1 small knotted papaya (cut into 2-inch sticks) ( Swede is a   substitute for the papaya 1 cup vinegar 1-2 tablespoons mustard powder Salt 2-inch piece of ginger 1 piece of white salt Turmeric powder Instructions: Prepare the Mustard Mixture: Grind together mustard powder, salt, ginger, white salt, and turmeric until fragrant and well combined. Choose the Right Utensils: Use a clay pot for making pickles and ensure that the spoon used is clean and dry. Preparing the Vinegar Solution: In the clay pot, pour the vinegar and let it sit well. Blanch the Vegetables: In the vinegar, separately blanch the red salt, carrots, chili pods, and papaya sticks for about 30 seconds. Cook the Mustard Mixture: Add the previously ground mustard ...