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Winter Achar Recipes: Tantalising Sweet, Sour, Spicy Pickles
Winter is all about delectable seasonal foods. Achar is a winter favorite that brings back memories for everyone. Many people have fond childhood recollections of lounging in the winter sun with their grandmothers and grandfathers while they tended to their many boxes of pickles. Within minutes, the aroma of these tantric achar jars had filled the entire home. Everyone adores this winter special achar so much that the prospect of a zingy and tart radish, ginger, and carrot pickle makes them swoon. Now that winter has arrived, it would be fun to put together a list of grandma-approved winter achar to use in the winter recipes.
7 Delicious Winter Pickles to Try at Home
Here is a list of 7 such achar recipes to spice up this winter.
Ginger Achar
This is a simple ginger pickle that can be made in small amounts or in large batches to keep for longer. This achar can be made in less than 15 minutes with just four important ingredients: ginger, lemon, green chilies, and salt. Grate one full ginger root and place it in a mixing dish. Mix in a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon, and some chopped green chilies. Refrigerate it once the color turns pink and serve it with any meal.
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Lemon Achar
This zesty pickle pairs beautifully with rice and roti. In this recipe, the inclusion of roasted and ground mustard enhances the flavor even more. Lemons should be washed and dried before being sliced into small pieces as shown. Put them in a clean basin or container. Include the juices as well. Season with salt. Dry roast fenugreek and red chilies one at a time in a pan. Place in a blender and process until finely powdered.
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