Exploring the Flavors of Nepal: Delicious Aachar Recipes You Need to Try

Nepali cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique spices, and one of the most iconic elements of Nepali cuisine is aachar, or pickles. These flavorful condiments can be made from a variety of fruits and vegetables and can be used to add a burst of flavor to any meal. In this blog, we'll explore some of the most popular recipes for Nepali aachar and how to make them at home.

Tomato aachar is a tangy and spicy condiment that's perfect for adding flavor to any meal. To make this aachar, you'll need:4-5 medium-sized tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp. ginger, grated
2-3 green chilies, chopped
2 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. turmeric powder
Salt, to taste

Directions:
Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies to the bowl.
In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the coriander powder and turmeric powder.
Pour the spice mixture over the tomatoes and mix well.
Add salt to taste and let the mixture sit for at least an hour before serving.

Radish aachar

Radish aachar is a popular Nepali condiment that's perfect for adding a spicy kick to any meal. To make this aachar, you'll need:2-3 medium-sized radishes
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp. ginger, grated
2-3 green chilies, chopped
2 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. turmeric powder
Salt, to taste

Directions:

Peel the radishes and chop them into small pieces.

Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies to the bowl.
In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the coriander powder and turmeric powder.
Pour the spice mixture over the radish mixture and mix well.
Add salt to taste and let the mixture sit for at least an hour before serving.

Mango aachar

Mango aachar is a sweet and sour condiment that's perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal. To make this aachar, you'll need:1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp. ginger, grated
2-3 green chilies, chopped
2 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. turmeric powder
Salt, to taste

Directions:Chop the mango into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies to the bowl.
In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the coriander powder