Achcharu (අච්චාරු)

 




Achcharu (අච්චාරු)

Pickling Food has been a method of preserving vegetables, fruits and even various proteins for centuries. These delightful pickles add the perfect flavours of Spices and tang to our rice and curry dishes and is still relished all over the island by the old and young alike.

While most Fruits and vegetables can be pickled accordingly, the pickling spice mix depends on each ones personal preference or on a traditional recipe which has been passed down through generations. The Sinhala Achcharu spice mix is usually a combination of mustard seeds, vinegar and garlic which is boiled well and added to the vegetables. This is not sweet at all but adds that much needed tanginess to your main meal.


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