Kitchen Alchemy

Spicy Garlic Fried Eggs
Ingredients: 1 tsp Garlic Achaar 1 tsp Clarified butter/Butter 2 or 3 eggs   How to Use: On a frying pan, heat up some butter and add Garlic Achaar to it Crack open the eggs and lay them next to each other Enjoy with toast or over some piping hot rice Read more...
Ginger Achaar Pad Thai
Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oil (olive oil) 150g (5 oz) flat rice noodles 2 tsp Ginger Achaar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 egg (optional, for scramble) 100g (3.5 oz) tofu, shrimp, or chicken (your choice) 1 cup bean sprouts 2 green onions, sliced 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts   Instructions: Soak the noodles in warm water for 20–30 mins until soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside. Mix the sauce: Combine Ginger Achaar, and soy sauce. Ginger Achaar would help balance all... Read more...
Ginger Achaar Stir-Fried Vegetables with Chickpeas
Ingredients:   1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) 2 cups mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, green beans, cauliflower florets) 2 tsp sweet & savory Ginger Achaar (tamarind & jaggery based) 1 tbsp oil (mustard or neutral oil) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish Lemon wedges for serving     Instructions:   Prep: Heat oil in a large pan or wok on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to pop. Sauté aromatics:... Read more...
Achaary Mayo Spread
Ingredients:   2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt 1 tsp Garlic Achaar   How to Use:   Mix together and spread on burger buns. Use as a dipping sauce for fries or grilled meats. Works great on veggie burgers or grilled chicken sandwiches.   Flavor vibe: Like chipotle mayo, but with deeper ginger/garlic flavor along with kick of spices and some heat. Read more...
Garlic Achaar Creamy Pasta Sauce
Ingredients:   8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or spaghetti) 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Garlic Achaar 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk Salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste Grated Parmesan (optional)   How to Make:   Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter/oil until golden. Stir in garlic achaar, then add cream and simmer gently. Toss in cooked pasta and mix well. Finish with lemon juice and cheese.   Flavor vibe: Like a spicy... Read more...
Spicy Garlic Achaar Veggie Wrap
Ingredients:   Large tortillas or lavash wraps Hummus or Greek yogurt Roasted vegetables (zucchini, bell pepper, onion) 1–2 tsp Garlic Achaar Baby spinach or arugula Crumbled feta or shredded cheddar (optional)   How to Make:   Warm the wrap and spread with a layer of hummus or yogurt. Add roasted veggies, greens, and cheese. Drizzle or mix in garlic achaar. Roll up and toast in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.   Flavor vibe: Think spicy Mediterranean wrap with an umami boost. Read more...