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Deutsch: Achar / Español: Achar / Português: Achar / Français: Achar / Italiano: Achar
Achar is a term used to describe a variety of pickled foods, prevalent in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, and parts of Southeast Asia. It consists of a wide range of vegetables and fruits, pickled in an assortment of spices, oils, and vinegar, creating a distinctive, flavorful condiment. Achar is renowned for its ability to enhance the taste of meals by adding a spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, depending on the ingredients used.
English: Pickle / Deutsch: Pickle / Español: Encurtido / Português: Picles / Français: Condiment / Italiano: Sottaceto /
Achar which is also spelled as Achaar is the Indian word for "Pickle". There are various Achar being prepared in Kerala, India using different vegetables and fruits, seafoods and fish.
The most popular pickles are Manga/ Kada Manga Achar (Mango Pickles), Naranga Achar (Lemon Pickle), Garlic Pickle. Other kinds of Acgar are: Kakka Erachi Achar (Clam meat pickles), Inji Achar (Ginger Pickles), Beetroot Pickles, Pavakka (Bitter Melon) Achar and a lot more.