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Achaar

Pickle season: preparing mustard oil for achaar the traditional way

When the barnis come down from the top shelf, the mangoes and the masala get all the attention — but the oil is the part that decides whether the jar is still good next season. We have already written about why achaar...

03 Aug 2026 5 min read

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Achaar

Why achaar is always made with cold pressed mustard oil

Pungency, allyl isothiocyanate and a sealing layer of oil — why Indian pickle has always been made in cold pressed mustard oil, and why...

31 Jul 2026 4 min

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