The bold, blazing, spicy, sweet, sour, Indian pickles are incomplete without a teaspoon of this multi-purpose pickle masala.

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  • What is ‘Pickle Masala’?
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Use Pickle Masala
  • Indian Pickle Masala Recipe

What is ‘Pickle Masala’?

Pickle Masala is one of the most common Indian spice mixes, commonly known as achar masala. It is used to flavour a variety of Indian pickles. There is more to this achaar masala than pleasing senses. It carries a supreme role in taking Indian pickles (achaar ) up a notch . It is a vegan and gluten-free spice blend.

Rest of the year, the achar masala dazzle the curries, pulao , paneer tikka , achari baingan , bharwa karela , and jalfrezi kind of dishes.

You can store this achar masala for 1 year in an airtight container. I prefer storing it in the refrigerator to increase the shelf life. Make sure to use a clean, dry spoon to scoop the pickle masala each time.

Ingredients for Making Pickle Masala - 2

Ingredients You’ll Need

Making achaar masala at home is super simple and requires only a handful of ingredients.

  • Amchur Powder (Dried Mango Powder) gives sourness to the spice mix.
  • Red Chilli Powder for colour and spiciness.
  • Turmeric Powder for colour and also acts as a preservative
  • Mustard Seeds for a pungent flavour.
  • Fennel Seeds gives a nice aroma and taste
  • Fenugreek Seeds, Carom Seeds, Nigella Seeds
  • Salt to taste
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How To Use Pickle Masala

Here are a few of my favourite Indian pickle recipes to use this achar masala:

  • Instant Green Chilli Pickle
  • Instant Mango Pickle
  • Punjabi Mango Pickle
  • Mix Vegetable Pickle
  • Garlic Pickle
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Mix Vegetable Pickle

More Indian Spice Recipes

  • Chai Masala Powder
  • Garam Masala Powder
  • Sambhar Powder
  • Rasam Powder

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Ingredients

  • ▢ 3 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • ▢ 2 tablespoon amchur (dry mango powder)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • ▢ 2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom pan dry roast the mustard seeds for 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Next dry roast the fennel seeds till aroma is released, keep on stirring while roasting.Transfer to the same bowl as mustard seeds.
  • Similarly, dry roast fenugreek seeds, carom seeds and nigella seeds on by one.
  • Add the roasted spices to a blender and grind to a coarse powder.
  • Transfer the masala mix to a bowl. Add salt, amchur, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir to combine.
  • Store the Achaar Masala in a clean, dry airtight jar at room temperature.
  • Achaar Masala has a shelf life of more than 6 months if stored in refrigerator.

Recipe Notes:

Nutrition

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Indian Pickle Masala Recipe

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoon amchur (dry mango powder)
  • 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • 2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom pan dry roast the mustard seeds for 1 - 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Next dry roast the fennel seeds till aroma is released, keep on stirring while roasting.Transfer to the same bowl as mustard seeds.
  • Similarly, dry roast fenugreek seeds, carom seeds and nigella seeds on by one.
  • Add the roasted spices to a blender and grind to a coarse powder.
  • Transfer the masala mix to a bowl. Add salt, amchur, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir to combine.
  • Store the Achaar Masala in a clean, dry airtight jar at room temperature.
  • Achaar Masala has a shelf life of more than 6 months if stored in refrigerator.

Notes

Nutrition

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