Description
“Bhartiya Achar Masala” translates to Indian pickle spice blend. Achar, or pickle, is a traditional condiment in Indian cuisine made by preserving vegetables or fruits in oil, vinegar, or brine along with various spices. The spice blend used in making Indian pickles varies widely depending on regional preferences and the type of pickle being made.
However, a typical Indian pickle spice blend may include some or all of the following ingredients:
- Mustard seeds (rai)
- Fenugreek seeds (methi)
- Fennel seeds (saunf)
- Nigella seeds (kalonji)
- Cumin seeds (jeera)
- Turmeric powder (haldi)
- Red chili powder (lal mirch)
- Asafoetida (hing)
- Salt
- Other spices like cloves, cinnamon, or bay leaves may also be included depending on the recipe.
These spices are dry-roasted or fried in oil to release their flavors before being mixed with the vegetables or fruits to make the pickle. The combination of these spices gives Indian pickles their distinctive flavor profile, which can range from tangy and spicy to sour and savory. Each region and household in India may have its own variation of achar masala, resulting in a diverse array of pickle flavors across the country.
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