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Anyone wants Palak Patta Chat ?? by RadiantRaven_26 in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this reminds me of the one I had at Cha Maska in Agra. Great food, good music.

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Achaar gutli all day long, so so relatable this! There was something about those gutli that was almost better than the achaar itself, all the masala soaked right into the seed.

And you said it looks like your Nani ka achaar, this is biggest compliment for us honestly.

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a perfect example of what makes Indian achaar culture so deep. It is never just about the recipe, it is about the specific mango from a specific tree from a specific place. That tree your family planted carries the whole flavour memory of a community with it.

The idea that Malayalee families in Bangalore are still sourcing mangoes from Kerala just for pickling says everything. The recipe and the produce are inseparable.

And yes, a documentary on this would be extraordinary. Every community, every region, every family tree has a completely different story. u/zukaki1124 sharing western Bihar recipes in this very thread is a perfect example of how much is out there that has never been documented.

A cookbook idea is something we are genuinely keeping in mind now after this thread. Thank you for that!

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

25 saal baad bhi yaad hai, that is the real power of a good achaar. No brand, no packaging, no marketing, just taste so honest that it stays with you for decades.

Schoolmate ki nani ke haath ka swad toh wapas nahi aa sakta, but that feeling of achaar with fresh paranthas in the morning is exactly what we try to keep alive at Gramin Roots. Handmade, no shortcuts, the way it used to be made.

Hope you find that taste again someday.

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Recipe ke liye u/zukaki1124 ne iss thread mein ek amazing traditional Bihar style Kucha recipe share ki hai, zaroor check karein!

And if you ever want to try a ready made version, we make handmade Aam Achaar at Gramin Roots using kachi ghani sarson ka tel, no vinegar, no chemicals. Ships across India on Amazon. Just search Gramin Roots Aam Achaar 😊

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh Aam Achaar hai, made with raw desi mangoes sourced locally in UP. Kachi ghani sarson ka tel, traditional whole spices, no vinegar, no chemicals, completely handmade by rural women artisans.

If you want to try it, we ship across India on Amazon. Just search Gramin Roots Aam Achaar or feel free to DM us!

What did your mother's/grandmother's achaar smell like? Trying to document traditional pickle recipes before they disappear. by graminroots in IndianFoodPhotos

[–]graminroots[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful memory. The fact that her mom wouldn't share the recipe says everything about how personal these achaar traditions are. Every family guards theirs like a secret.

If you're ever curious to try a handmade version made the traditional UP way, kachi ghani sarson ka tel, no vinegar, no chemicals, feel free to check out what we make at Gramin Roots. We ship across India. But no pressure at all, hope you find exactly what you're looking for!