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From our kitchen

Recipes, storage tips, and stories behind our achar.

September 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Best achar in Nepal: the top 6 jars, ranked

The best achar you can buy in Nepal, ranked on oil, batch size, ingredients, and ordering. Here are the top 6, starting with number one.

September 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Raw mango, spice, and time. Here is what makes mango achar the best-loved jar in Nepal, and how to eat it.

September 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Timur, or Nepali Sichuan pepper, gives achar its citrus aroma and buzzing tingle. Here is what it is and why it matters.

September 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Achar is a condiment, not a side dish. Here is how much to use and what to pair it with, from dal bhat to chiura.

September 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Mango, lapsi, gundruk, akabare and more: a plain guide to the many types of Nepali achar.

September 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Lapsi, or hog plum, makes a soft, tangy pickle that is a genuine Nepali classic. Here is what lapsi achar is and how to enjoy it.

September 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Akabare, also called dalle khursani, is one of Nepal's hottest chilies. Here is how it becomes a pickle, and how to survive it.

September 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Small batches, sun, and patience: the three things a factory jar cannot copy.

September 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Both are preserved with salt and acid, but Nepali achar and a Western pickle are made in very different ways.

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Most Nepali achar is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Here is how to check a jar, and which varieties do not fit.

August 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Gundruk is one of Nepal's oldest foods: fermented mustard greens with a deep, savoury flavour. Here is how gundruk achar is made and eaten.

August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

A clean spoon, a cool shelf, and a little patience. Five simple rules for your jar.

August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Achar brings flavour and fermented goodness to a meal, but it is also high in oil and salt. Here is how to enjoy it sensibly.

August 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Buying homemade Nepali achar online is simple. Here is how ordering, delivery, and cash on delivery work.