CHATPATA ACHAR MASALA 1KG PACK

How to Store Achar Masala

📌 Keep in an Airtight Container – Store in a dry, cool place to prevent moisture.
📌 Use a Dry Spoon – Always use a dry spoon to avoid spoilage.
📌 Avoid Direct Sunlight – Store in a dark place to retain freshness for months.

Homemade Achar Masala Recipe (Pickle Spice Mix) 🌶️✨

This flavorful and aromatic Achar Masala can be used for making mango, lemon, chili, or mixed vegetable pickles. It also enhances the taste of curries, parathas, and chutneys.

🛒 Ingredients

🔸 100g Mustard Seeds (Rai / Sarson) – Adds a pungent, tangy taste.
🔸 50g Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana) – Gives a slightly bitter and nutty flavor.
🔸 50g Fennel Seeds (Saunf) – Adds a mild sweetness.
🔸 50g Nigella Seeds (Kalonji) – Enhances aroma and taste.
🔸 2 tbsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) – Provides color and health benefits.
🔸 2 tbsp Red Chili Powder – Adds heat and spice.
🔸 1 tbsp Asafoetida (Hing) – Improves digestion and adds umami flavor.
🔸 1 tbsp Black Salt (Kala Namak) – Enhances tanginess.
🔸 4 tbsp Salt – Preserves the pickles and balances flavors.
🔸 4 tbsp Mustard Oil – Helps bind the spices and gives a rich aroma.

🔥 How to Make Achar Masala

1️⃣ Dry Roast the Whole Spices – Heat a pan on low flame and dry roast mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, and nigella seeds until aromatic (about 2-3 minutes). Let them cool.

2️⃣ Grind Coarsely – Coarsely grind the roasted spices using a blender or mortar-pestle. Do not make a fine powder; the masala should be slightly coarse.

3️⃣ Mix with Powdered Spices – Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, black salt, and regular salt to the ground spices.

4️⃣ Add Mustard Oil – Pour mustard oil into the spice mix and blend well to enhance flavor.

5️⃣ Store in an Airtight Container – Keep in a dry glass jar to maintain freshness.

📌 Shelf Life: 6-8 months (store in a cool, dry place).

🥭 How to Use Achar Masala for Pickles?

✔ Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achar) – Mix 2 tbsp achar masala with chopped raw mangoes and mustard oil.
✔ Lemon Pickle (Nimbu Ka Achar) – Coat lemon pieces with achar masala, add oil, and sun-dry.
✔ Chili Pickle (Mirchi Ka Achar) – Stuff green chilies with achar masala and store in oil.
✔ Mix Veg Pickle – Add this masala to carrot, radish, cauliflower, or garlic for a spicy twist.