Kacha Amer Tok Mishti Achar is one of the most popular and traditional pickles in Bengali cuisine. This achar needs no introduction as it is widely loved for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of spice. In Bangladesh, this achar is a seasonal favorite, especially during summer when raw mangoes are fresh and abundant.

Fresh raw mangoes are cooked slowly in a thick, sticky sugar syrup along with aromatic spices to enhance their natural sour taste. It is traditionally a glossy, jam-like achar with a rich texture and a perfect harmony of sweetness, tanginess, and mild heat.

Savor this delicious achar with plain rice, khichuri, polao, or porota. This Kacha Amer Tok Mishti Achar is perfect for everyday meals as well as special occasions. It is a classic homemade pickle that is simple to prepare yet incredibly flavorful.

Looking for an easy Kacha Amer Tok Mishti Achar recipe? Please follow our recipe.

Kacha Amer Tok Mishti Achar

Kacha Amer Tok Mishti Achar is a classic Bangladeshi pickle made with raw mangoes, sugar, and aromatic spices. This achar offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. It has a thick, glossy, and sticky texture that makes it a delightful side dish for everyday meals or festive occasions. Best enjoyed with rice, khichuri, paratha, or even snacks.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Ingredients

12 pcs dry chilies
1/3 cup panch phoron
1 kg raw mangoes
1 cup mustard oil
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp mustard paste
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp ground masala

Instructions

Add dry chilies and fry the dried chilies
Add panch phoron and dry roast until fragrance
Grind into a fine powder
Slice the raw mangoes into thin pieces and wash and cut the mangoes with outer skin it
Dry the mangoes for at least 4-5 hrs in the hot sun
Add mustard oil
Add garlic,ginger paste and coriander,cumin,chili,turmeric powder stir well
Add the dried mango pcs and add salt
Mix well
Cook it for 5 minutes
Add sugar Mix well
Add mustard paste
Cook it for 15 minutes
Add vinegar
Add 1 tbs ground masala and mix well
Achar is ready when it becomes sticky

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Calories: 220kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Bangladeshi

Keyword: Bangladeshi Achar, Easy Achar Recipe, Homemade Pickle, Kacha Amer Achar, Raw Mango Pickle, Summer Recipe, Sweet Mango Pickle, Tok Mishti Achar, Traditional Achar

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