#achaarimasala #achaarmasala #picklemasala<br />Recipe to prepare "Achaari Masala":<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />4 tbsp fennel seeds<br />3 tbsp coriander seeds<br />1-1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds<br />1 tbsp cumin seeds<br />1 tbsp onion seeds/kalaunji<br />1/2 tsp black salt<br />8 tbsp mustard oil<br />1/2 tsp asafoetida<br />1/2 tsp turmeric powder<br />1/2 tsp red chilli powder<br />8 tbsp yellow mustard<br />1 tsp salt<br /><br />Method:<br />Turn on the gas on low flame.<br />Add fennel seeds; stir and dry-roast for around 30 seconds.<br />Add coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds; mix well and toss.<br />Add cumin seeds and onion seeds; stir and dry-roast on low flame, until the spices give out fragrance and their color changes.<br />Cook for 2-3 minutes, and keep on tossing in between to let the spices cook evenly.<br />Let the spices cool to room temperature, and grind coarsely in a mixer/grinder.<br />Add black salt, and grind again.<br />Heat oil in a pan.<br />Put off the flame, and let oil cool a little.<br />Add asafoetida, turmeric powder and red chilli powder; mix well.<br />Add the ground spices, and mix well.<br />Add mustard, and mix well.<br />Add salt, and mix again.<br />Achari Masala is ready.<br />Note:<br />Achari masala is used to make pickles.<br />
