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  • Indian Spices

    Raakshas Special Indian Pickling Spice (Achar Masala)Blend

    Pickling is a process of preservation achieved via the use of acid or oil or both, flavoured by spices. The word pickle come from the word “Pekel” which means brine in Dutch. Generally in this process the vegetable is submerged in a salt water solution which promotes the growth of good bacteria, however technicaly this is fermentation in the presence of good bacteria. Pickling is a different process which occurs in the absense of any bacteria good or otherwise. Pickling also produces a sour taste because of the use of an acid. In India the pickling process involves use of