Methia nu Achar

Traditionally, achars, or pickles, are prepared annually when the fruit is in season. Methia nu achar literally means pickled fenugreek. But it is the mango that takes the centre stage.

Methi is a key ingredient and has an acquired taste. Strong and pungent, the whiff and flavour can pack quite a punch. It is something we picked up from our Indian-Gujarati heritage.

Achars were generally prepared in a bunnee (ceramic jars, as in the picture). The