How to Make Perfect Mango, Lemon, and Mixed Achar at Home
You know that craving when paratha is hot, crispy, and you’re just searching for that one perfect spoon of achar?
Yeah, that’s exactly what we’re talking about real desi homemade achar, just like our moms and grandmas made.If you love the tang of lemon achar, the kick of mango achar, or the crunch of mix vegetable achar,
All recipes below are inspired by the traditional flavors we follow at Alzaiqa Foods, where authenticity meets taste.
1. Mango Achar (Ambi ka Achar)
Main Ingredients:
- Raw mango pieces (ambi)
- Mustard seeds (rai)
- Red chili powder
- Turmeric
- Salt
Mustard oil
Method:
- 1. Cut mangoes into cubes and let them dry for a few hours.
- Heat mustard oil till it smokes then cool it slightly.
- Mix all dry spices and pour the oil on top.
- Store in a glass jar for 3–5 days before eating.
tips: If you don’t have time to make your own, you can always buy mango achar online in Pakistan from Desi Achar Pickle homemade taste, ready to enjoy.
2. Lemon Achar (Nimboo ka Achar)
Main Ingredients:
- Lemons (ripe but firm)
- Salt
- Chili powder
- Mustard seeds
- Sugar (optional)
- Mustard oil
Method:
- Cut lemons into four pieces and remove seeds.
- Add salt and let them sit for a day to soften.
- Add chili powder, mustard seeds, and oil.
- Keep the jar in sunlight for 4–5 days for best flavor.
Pro Tip: The more sunlight it gets, the deeper the flavor that’s the secret behind authentic Pakistani lemon achar.
3. Mixed Vegetable Achar
- Main Ingredients:
- Carrots, cauliflower, turnip, and green chilies
- Turmeric
- Mustard seeds
- Red chili powder
- Salt
- Mustard oil
Methods:
- 1. Boil the vegetables slightly (just enough to soften).
- 2. Drain and dry completely no water should remain.
- Mix all spices and mustard oil.
- Store in a clean jar for 3–4 days before tasting.
Taste Tip: Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for that crunchy bite just like the mix vegetable achar we sell at Desi Achar Pickle, freshly packed and full of flavor.
Why Homemade Achar Hits Different
Because every jar carries your home’s smell the masala, the sunlight, and that long wait before the first spoonful.
At Alzaiqa Foods, we bring that same nostalgia to your table pure, homemade-style achar with real desi taste.