{"title":"Achar Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eAchar masala, also called pickle masala, is a coarse blend of split mustard seed, fenugreek, fennel, nigella, chilli and turmeric, often with salt and hing already added. It is used to make North Indian and Pakistani mango pickle, Gujarati methia keri, lime pickle, gajar mirch and mixed vegetable achar, and a spoonful stirred into a curry makes the tangy style of dish called achari.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a Punjabi or Pakistani style blend for mango and mixed pickles in mustard oil, and a Gujarati style blend with cracked rai and methi for pickles in groundnut or sesame oil. Larger bags make sense during mango season, when many families make a year's supply at once. Use raw, firm mangoes for the best texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything that touches the pickle must be completely dry: wash and sun dry the fruit, use sterilised jars and a dry spoon, and keep the pieces covered with oil to stop mould. Leave the jar in a warm spot for a week, shaking daily, before the first taste. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mustard-oil\"\u003emustard oil\u003c\/a\u003e for the traditional base, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meat-and-mutton-masala\"\u003emeat masala\u003c\/a\u003e for achar gosht, chaat masala for more tang, and the other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fudco-achar-masala-300g","title":"Fudco Achar Masala 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Achar Masala is a ready mixed pickle masala, the coarse red spice mix that turns raw mango, lime, carrot or chillies into a Gujarati or Punjabi style achar. Dried red chilli and fenugreek lead it, with mustard seed, dried mango powder, asafoetida, salt and a little sesame oil. Because the salt and spices are already balanced, a homemade pickle needs only the cut vegetables, oil and a few days in the sun or a warm kitchen. Find more pickle spice mixes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/achar-masala\"\u003eAchar Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash and dry raw mango, lime, carrot or green chillies well and cut them into small pieces, as any water spoils a pickle. Toss with enough masala to coat every piece, pack into a clean, dry glass jar and pour over warm mustard or sesame oil to cover. Shake the jar daily and leave for a few days before eating. A spoonful also lifts plain dal, curd rice, a sandwich or a bowl of khichdi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame oil and mustard seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt is already in the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian Society Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572313342291,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-achar-masala-300g-front.png?v=1792767319"},{"product_id":"fudco-achar-masala-800g","title":"Fudco Achar Masala 800g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Achar Masala in the 800g bag is the same ready pickle masala as the smaller pack, sized for the cook who puts up a whole season of mango or lime pickle at once. Dried red chilli and fenugreek lead the blend, with mustard seed, dried mango powder, asafoetida, salt and sesame oil, so the spicing and salt are already worked out. Find more pickle spice mixes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/achar-masala\"\u003eAchar Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut washed and fully dried raw mango, lime, gunda, carrot or chillies into pieces and coat them generously with the masala. Pack tightly into clean, dry jars and top with warmed mustard or sesame oil so the pieces stay covered. Stir or shake the jars daily and give the pickle a few days to mature. Keep a small tub of the dry masala aside for sprinkling over dal, raita or rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame oil and mustard seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt is already in the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 800g bag for batch pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight, away from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572316193107,"sku":null,"price":12.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-achar-masala-800g-front.png?v=1792767326"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/achar-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}