Maharashtrian Achar Ka Masala (Pickle Mix Recipe)

Achar Ka Masala (Pickle mix) is the Homemade Maharashtrian style masala mix. This Achar Ka Masala is a blend of fresh aromatic spices and spice powders mixed together. This pickle masala stores well up to 3 - 4 months when kept under air-tight condition. You can prepare various kind of pickles by using this masala like Spicy Lime Pickle, Aam ka Achar, and in dishes like Achari paneer. Course : Ingridients : 250 gram Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 200 gram Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 2 tablespoon Methi Powder (Fenugreek Powder) 1-1/2 cup Turmeric powder (Haldi) 2 cup Salt 2 tablespoons Asafoetida (hing) 2 tablespoons Peanut oil Instructions To prepare Maharashtrian Achar Ka Masala recipe, Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat. Add hing, fenugreek powder and saute it for a few seconds until aroma rises.Add chilli powder , mustard, dal, fennel seeds, turmeric (except salt) and mix well. Turn off the heat.Now add salt and mix well.Let the Maharashtrian Achar Ka Masala cool down to room temperature.Keep it in airtight bottles until required for Spicy Lime Pickle, Aam ka Achar, or in dishes like Achari paneer.