Homemade Achaar Recipes

Shop-bought pickle has neither the taste nor the trust. These are real homemade achaars, the old methods grandmothers used, plus why pickles spoil and how to prevent it.

3 golden rules of achaar

The jar, spoon, vegetables and spices must all be completely dry. A single drop of water brings mould.
Heat mustard oil until it smokes, then cool it. Keep the pieces covered in oil or vinegar at all times.
Always use a clean, dry spoon and keep the jar closed.

Winter Achaar

Winter

Amla ka Achaar (Indian Gooseberry Pickle)

Fresh winter amla with mustard oil, mustard seeds and fenugreek. Sour, slightly astringent and delicious.

40 minsReady to eat in: 4 days36 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Bharwan Lal Mirch ka Achaar (Stuffed Red Chilli Pickle)

A Punjabi pickle of thick red chillies stuffed with mustard seed, fennel and amchoor masala.

45 minsReady to eat in: 10 days40 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Mooli ka Achaar (Instant Radish Pickle)

A crunchy, tangy pickle of white winter radish. Ready in just 2 days.

25 minsReady to eat in: 2 days22 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Gajar ka Achaar (Winter Carrot Pickle)

A tangy pickle of red desi carrots, mustard seeds and mustard oil. Ready in just 4 days.

30 minsReady to eat in: 4 days30 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Gobhi Gajar Shalgam Achaar (Sweet and Sour Winter Pickle)

A Punjabi pickle of three winter vegetables with jaggery and vinegar. Sour and sweet at once.

50 minsReady to eat in: 4 days38 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Summer Achaar

Summer

Lasoray ka Achaar (Lasora / Gonda Pickle)

Green summer lasora with mustard oil, fennel and fenugreek. An old Punjabi flavour.

50 minsReady to eat in: 7 days40 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Mix Achaar (Mango, Carrot, Garlic, Chilli)

Raw mango, carrot, garlic and green chilli in one jar. A different taste in every bite.

60 minsReady to eat in: 10 days42 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Aam ka Achaar (Punjabi Mango Pickle)

The classic Punjabi pickle of raw mango, mustard oil, fennel and fenugreek. Make it once, enjoy it all year.

45 minsReady to eat in: 7 days40 kcal / 1 tbsp

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All year Achaar

All year

Adrak ka Achaar (Lemon Ginger Pickle, No Oil)

Thin ginger strips in lemon juice. No oil, 15 minutes, light and fresh with any meal.

15 minsReady to eat in: 1 days8 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Nimbu ka Achaar (Salted Lemon Pickle, No Oil)

An old-fashioned pickle of just lemons, salt and spices. No oil at all, so it has almost no calories.

20 minsReady to eat in: 20 days8 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Hari Mirch ka Achaar (Instant Green Chilli Pickle)

A tangy pickle of thick green chillies, fennel and lemon. Ready in just 2 days.

20 minsReady to eat in: 2 days35 kcal / 1 tbsp

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Lehsan ka Achaar (Garlic Pickle)

Whole garlic cloves in vinegar and spices. Hot, sour and aromatic.

30 minsReady to eat in: 7 days38 kcal / 1 tbsp

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