What is Achar?

Achars are intensely flavoured preserved foods made by fermenting fruits and vegetables with salt, oil, and spices, creating signature tangy-spicy flavour profiles that complement diverse meals.

The name "achar" comes from Persian "āchār" (阿查尔), (ஆச்சார்), (आचार), (آچار), (ਆਚਾਰ) (meaning pickled fruits), adopted during medieval Mughal influence, though the preservation technique predates the name by millennia in India. Much like how grandmothers everywhere claim to have the best recipe, each Indian family guards their achar recipe as if it contains state secrets—because frankly, a good mango pickle might be worth more than gold during off-season!

We want to share those age old traditions merged with Asian inspired flavours with you!

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