Achaar Masala

Spoiler: It’s not just used for pickling. Achaar masala is so fiery and flavoursome that it can add oomph to just about any marinade, dry rub or curry. It’s common to see achaari dishes on restaurant menus, usually in the selection of curries. Achaari potatoes, okra and protein-based dishes are ones I see most often. They can be saucy or dry, although the latter is more common. The achaari element refers to spices such as mustard seeds, chilli powder, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida, which a