Lemon Pickles

Achar in English is called Pickle. Achar usually refers to south Asian Dish where fresh fruits and vegetables are preserved in brine solution of salt and oil. Where as Pickle is the general term of preserving vegetables whether in oil based salt and spice solution or simple water salt and vinegar solution.

Mango Achar is the baseline of every achar. It is made with raw mangoes washed and dried. Perfectly Sliced Pieces of mango are mixed with perfect achar masala ingredients including six herbs in perfect ratios along with required amount of salt. Then finally Pure premium Quality Mustard oil is added to the mixture for it to preserve. After addition of oil, the achar is cared almost for a month to settle down to its perfection, ready to be available in market.

Since Achar has oil and sodium therefore it increases weight if taken in excessive amounts. However in Al-Afraah’s homemade achar, some ingredients in Achar Masala recipe may support metabolism and fat breakdown. Moderation is crucial and therefore small quantities with less oil intake can help in weight loss.

Achar is healthy when taken in moderation since it homemade achars without preservatives have ingredients that support metabolism and have probiotics. It helps gut health and immune system. However its high sodium and oil content is the concern, so consuming achar in small amounts is the key. Therefore always choose homemade options in achar and with original traditional recipes.

Achar is the subcontinental dish which is made with unripe mangoes mixed with different herbs/spices and salt in specific ratios. Finally the mixture is preserved in Pure Mustard Oil. It is the old Natural preserving methods of fruits and vegetables. Usually served with rice, daal and Paraths in breakfast, it enhances the tastes of subcontinent dishes.