Vegetable Achar

200 grams finely sliced cabbage
200 grams carrots cut into matchsticks
200 grams French/haricot beans finely sliced lengthwise
1/2 medium cauliflower, separated into small pieces
3 tablespoons black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
Optional (sliced green chillies according to taste)
10 tablespoons of vegetable oil (preferably mustard oil)
2 large onions finely sliced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Salt to taste

Drop vegetables in hot boiling salted water and blanch until slightly cooked but still crisp.
Remove from water, drain and allow to dry out.
Blend mustard seeds, turmeric powder with garlic and a little water.
Heat oil, fry onion until transparent. Add the mustard/garlic/turmeric paste and some salt. Stir fry for one minute until cooked.
Add vegetables and green chillies, mix well until well coated. Remove from heat.
Allow to cool and stir in the vinegar.
Place in dry jars and store in refrigerator.
Enjoy as an appetiser or in white bread rolls.