Achar are Indian pickles made from fruits and vegetables with spices that concentrate intense aromas and flavors. To prepare them, cut and mix cucumbers, carrots, and shallots. Cook in a mixture of salt, water, sugar, and vinegar, then cool and store in jars. Enjoy within the next 10 days. Delicious and versatile.
Achar is a delicious sweet and sour, spicy preserve, perfect to accompany main dishes or simply enjoy as a snack.
Its unique flavor is achieved thanks to the combination of cucumbers, carrots, shallots, and a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Once prepared, it is important to let it rest in the refrigerator so the flavors meld and intensify.
Feel encouraged to try this traditional recipe and surprise your loved ones with its irresistible taste.
Achar
Ingredients
8 Cucumbers
4 Carrots
6 teaspoons of Shallots
3 Green peppers
3 Red peppers
4 tablespoons of Salt
100 milliliters of Water
125 grams of Sugar
250 milliliters of Vinegar
1 Clean glass jar
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by peeling the cucumbers, removing the seeds, and cutting them into equal strips.
Step 2 : Then, peel and cut the carrots into thin sticks, and also peel and quarter the shallots.
Step 3 : In a pot, mix the salt, water, sugar, and vinegar, and cook this mixture until it boils.
Step 4 : Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and add the vegetables.
Step 5 : Mix well and remove from heat.
Step 6 : Now, put the mixture into a glass jar with a lid and let it cool.
Step 7 : Then, refrigerate the jar for at least 12 hours.
Step 8 : Remember to consume within 10 days of preparation and always keep refrigerated.
Preparation (simple version)
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