Green Apple Achar | Fiji Style

Learn to make green apple achar (pickles) with this step by step video. A very easy pickle recipe that can be eaten as a side or with indian or vegan food. For more upcoming recipes, subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon for notifications.
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Green apple achar (pickle) is easy to make and goes well with curries or Indian stir fried vegetables. It is a quick achar that hasn't dried in the sun as apples exposed to the sun do not keep well. They lose their crispness when dried out and don’t absorb flavours as well as they should.
Green apple achar can keep for up to a month in the fridge but I usually make small batches for freshness and texture. It doesn’t take too long to make a new batch and often retains its crunch. I often make enough to last a week or two - the quantity in the recipe.
Find full written recipe here: thatfijitaste....
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I will admit, I prefer using ready made achar masala as it is a time saver and for green apple achar, it adds a light flavouring. But you can make your own!
Achar Masala Powder
Ingredients
2 Tsp Methi (Fenugreek Seeds)
1 Tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
1 Tsp Sarso (Mustard Seeds)
1 Tsp Chilli Flakes/Powder
½ Tsp Kalonji Seeds (Nigella Seeds)
Method
1. Dry fry all ingredients except chilli powder/flakes
2. Grind to seeds to powder and mix with chilli flakes
3. Store in airtight jar
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[@sallymoodley1422]

Will definitely try this recipe...looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@coralandpuppies1582]

Just finished making this and it turned out even tastier than it sounded while watching. Will leave it bottled and unopened for about a week or two to let all the spices and mustard soak into the green apples. Like everyone else who cooks, I snacked on it throughout: an hour into it marinating in salt, after wiping off all the salt, then only with the added spices and finally after mixing in the mustard oil. Each stage passed the test😇

[@thatfijitaste]

Great to learn that you enjoyed the recipe ❤️ it definitely is really yummy as an Achar or a snack..

[@TravelFoodAdventures]

Yummy, this reminds me of fiji style mango achar

[@tank6987]

i loved the instant semi ripe ones my mum used to make, with dhaal and rice...heaven!!

[@Liz-sc3np]

Filipinos call pickles atshara. Sounds similar to achar. So cool 😎

[@tank6987]

wow thats so fascinating very similar name

[@gayatrinaiker2639]

Sounds interesting. Thanks.

[@SwatisRecipe]

Nice recipe

[@nielbansraj]

Awesome. thank you for sharing.

[@mandeepkaur6824]

Delicious... I'll try for sure

[@margretcruze5263]

Woooooooow

[@hurricanemeem]

Love your videos! Keep it up ❤

[@gayatrinaiker2639]

So spicy,crispy,fresh and delicious. Fiji style is one of the best. Feel like eating.

[@savewaqa5687]

Nice.. make a video of the Fiji Style Chopsuey

[@thatfijitaste]

Sure thing Save! We will do that in the future, subscribe to be notified :)

[@sarammayesudas8439]

Nice

[@user-jm4fj5df6o]

Can I use olive oil instead mustard oil because mustard oil it's expensive in Egypt

[@thatfijitaste]

Hi there! Yes of course you can try the recipe with olive oil. I’m pretty sure it will taste just as good and you won’t need to heat olive oil :) enjoy!

[@tukstuimaba]

👏🏽

[@nielbansraj]

how long does it last in the bottle. Do I need to put it in the refrigerator ?

[@thatfijitaste]

Yes, refrigerate and eat within a week :)

[@tahminaaktherkoly3797]

Which app do you make videos?? Plz reply 🙏

[@ayeshadeo4398]

Can someone please tell me pickle masala.. what's the ingredients for pickle masala

[@thatfijitaste]

Hi Ayesha, please see recipe for masala here: thatfijitaste.com/achar-masala/

[@kolytahmina2830]

Which app do you make videos?

[@seemawati5501]

Cool,how long can it be shelved? Outside or in the refrigerator?

[@thatfijitaste]

Refrigerator for up to 5 days, optimally 3 days (stays crispy and fresh)

[@tuyetli678]

Can I reuse the pickle juice again to do another time? If not what to do with the pickle juice? I hate to throw things away.

[@thatfijitaste]

You can re-use the pickle oil for another batch of achar within a few days :)

[@leahgopaul8334]

Can you use any other oil instead of mustard oil

[@thatfijitaste]

Hi Leah, I don’t think you’ll get that ‘Achar’ or pickle flavour without the mustard oil.. you can try making a small batch with your preferred oil to see if the taste is to your liking - before you try a bigger batch?

[@asmaakter5591]

Do I need to add any vinegar please let me know.

[@thatfijitaste]

Hi Asma, there’s no need to add vinegar with this recipe because the green apples are already a little sour !

[@yalini2406]

I want to try but is it healthy ?

[@thatfijitaste]

Hello Yalini. We’d suggest you make a small batch to try it out :)

[@zebunishahajiani6925]

Why did my have moulds after a while?

[@thatfijitaste]

Hello there! There apples are not sun dried (they’re usually made to eat within 3-7 days) so keeping them for much longer could be the reason why your batch has gone bad. Perhaps next time, make a smaller batch and eat within the week 😊 it’s a quick recipe so you can always make more when you feel like it! ❤

[@zebunishahajiani6925]

Hallo THANKYOU for your respond. Yes next time I will refgrate after cooling and use them soon. Wish you a HAPPY DAY. All the best. GOD bless.

[@pallavithakur..]

Did you use sugar in it??

[@thatfijitaste]

Hi Pallavi, you won’t need to use sugar because the apples themselves will have some sweetness. But it’s completely up to your taste!

[@AnimeFan-ph5su]

Can I use crispy green apples?

[@thatfijitaste]

Hello! Yes you can use crispy apples but don’t store it for too long as the moisture will start to make it go bad!

[@AnimeFan-ph5su]

@@thatfijitaste Oh, that's too bad. Thanks for the tip ❤️

[@Pinkbattlewolf]

You realize that your glass jar has some funny chinese characters? Lol. Nice video though

[@thatfijitaste]

Haha yes! It’s a re-used Chinese chilli oil bottle 😆 makes a great storage jar for the short term and there’s less waste going to the landfill!

[@thatfijitaste]

Haha yes! It’s a re-used glass jar that i think contained Chinese chilli oil 😆 we love to reuse things in Fiji, less waste ❤️

[@Pinkbattlewolf]

@@thatfijitaste oh i didn't know that chinese chili oil is also used in Fiji?

[@thatfijitaste]

@@Pinkbattlewolf We have wonderful Chinese communities in Fiji as well and it has influenced our cooking too.. we love our Chilli Oil ❤️

[@sridharkocharlakota2569]

Save yourself a minute, forward to 1 min as the apples are still being sliced.

[@thatfijitaste]

Thanks! Yes quite a few apples were sliced :D

[@kolytahmina2830]

Which app do you make videos?

[@thatfijitaste]

Hello! An SLR camera to record and Adobe apps (sometimes iMovie on Mac) to edit.. even apps built into iPhone sometimes.. hope this helps!