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Food/Recipe
Achaar
Prep20 mins
Cook15 mins
Total35 mins
🌍 Indian🍽️ Side👥 1 jar
Ingredients
- 🥭 Raw mangoes or vegetables – chopped into cubes
- 🧂 Salt – 2 tablespoons
- 🌶️ Red chili powder – 1 tablespoon
- 🍯 Mustard oil – 1/2 cup
- 🟡 Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon crushed
- 🧪 Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- 🥣 Toss the chopped vegetables or mangoes with salt and turmeric, then let them sit for a few hours to draw out excess moisture.
- ☀️ Drain any excess water and pat the ingredients dry to ensure the pickle lasts longer.
- 🔥 Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking, then let it cool slightly.
- 🏺 Mix the prepared ingredients with the chili powder and crushed mustard seeds in a clean, sterilized jar.
- 🥘 Pour the oil over the mixture, seal the jar, and let it sun-cure for a few days to develop deep, tangy flavors.
