Word of the Day: Achar
May 3, 2012 12:31 pm
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"I got two pickles, I got two pickles, I got two pickles, hey, hey, hey." If only Buckwheat from the Little Rascals was Indian. He'd love achar.
Achar is a Hindi word meaning "pickle." To be clear, achar isn’t your ordinary half-sour cuke. The spicy condiment is made from fruits or vegetables cut up into small pieces and cured in spices and acidic mustard oil. Sound good? Here's our favorite new way to use it.
Use today’s Word of the Day: Happy New Sandwich Condiment Day!
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