achar

Spicy preserved condiment

Achar is a type of pickle common in South Asian cuisines, made by preserving vegetables or fruits in oil with spices such as mustard, fenugreek, and chili.

Unlike Western pickles brined in vinegar, achar relies on oil and salt for preservation, producing intensely flavored condiments ranging from mango and lime to mixed vegetable varieties.

She served the dal with a spoonful of mango achar on the side.

condiment

chutney

Spiced fruit-based condiment

relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment

accompaniment · spread · dip · sauce · sambal · salsa · antipasto · side dish · garnish

ingredients

mango

South Asian stone fruit

limeAcidic green citrus
lemonAcidic yellow citrus
chiliCapsicum pod or stew

turmeric · fenugreek · mustard seed · asafoetida · nigella · garlic · ginger · carrot · green chili · mixed vegetables

pickling

brine

Water saturated with sodium

vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
mustard oilSeed-pressed pungent cooking fat
spicesAromatic food flavorings

jarred · preservation · fermentation · salted · cured · lacto-fermentation · shelf-stable · pantry · canning · aged

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

spicyHaving strong heat
pungentSharply strong-smelling
sourSharp, biting taste

hot · sharp · zesty · tart · fiery · piquant · acidic · savory · bold · intense

cuisine

chutney

Spiced fruit-based condiment

raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
papadumThin lentil-flour crisp
curryAromatic South Asian dish

dal · biryani · naan · roti · paratha · samosa · thali · dosa · paneer · masala

Opposites

preservation method

acharfresh vegetables

salad · fresh fruit · raita · crudités

flavor intensity

acharplain yogurt

Unsweetened cultured dairy

plain rice · bland food · raita · steamed vegetables · boiled potatoes

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