Whether it’s a simple dal chawal or a stuffed paratha, a spoonful of pickle can elevate the flavor of any meal at any time of the day. In India, pickles, known as achar, are an essential part of traditional cuisine. And the best part is that there is no end to the achar recipes. Each family has their own way of pickling, which is passed down from generation to generation. Mr. Bhagyashree shares one achar recipe that we recently discovered. The actress took to Instagram to share a video of her mother preparing ‘gunde ka achar’. In the video, Bhagyashree’s mother can be seen stuffing boiled gum berries into a spice mix. The clip begins with the actress saying, “Mom’s summer specialty, gunde ka achar.” Next, Ms. Bhagyashree asks her mother about all the ingredients she added to her spice mix. She replied that her mother added hing, turmeric, red chili powder, methi, chane ki dal, kalonji and salt to taste. Once you have filled all the boiled gumberries with the spice mix, store everything in a jar and pour hot oil over it. Voila! Your gonde ka achar is ready.
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We have collected pickle recipes that you should definitely try.
1. Goannas Pickle (Baingan Ka Achar)
How would you react if I told you that you can make lip pickle in just 20 minutes? Goa’s famous baingan ka achar tastes amazing when served with dal chawal. Click here for the recipe.
2. Kamal Kakdi Ka Achar
Although this seems very complicated, it is one of the easiest pickle recipes. Additionally, it is prepared using lotus stems and carrot seeds, making it extremely nutritious. Click here for the recipe.
3 Amla pickle
This is one of the most popular pickle recipes in Indian households. Desis loves to be paired with plain rice and dal. Check out the recipe here.
4. Banarasi red chili pickle
This has to be one of the most beautiful looking pickles out there. It is made by stuffing red chili peppers with dry roasted spices, lemon juice and mustard oil. If you love spicy food, then you must try this Banarasi style red chilli pickle. Spicy and pungent, it’s perfect for Indian cuisine. Click here for the recipe.
5. Kerala-style Naranga Achar
This naranga pickle is a traditional lemon pickle recipe from Kerala. As for the taste, the pickles are tangy and spicy, and go well with food. This is your recipe.
