Topic: ACHARI chicken/lamb

[Mooelga]

My local BIR makes a dish called Achari chicken (or lamb) and I was wondering if anyone had come across this and whether anyone had a recipe for it?

It's described as 'Chicken or lamb tikka cooked with special Indian pickles'. 

If no one has a recipe, has anyone any idea what the pickles are that might be used? I've had it a few times and have no clue what they might be (apart from tasty). One of  them in the curry seems to be a bit woody, yet soft. That probably doesn't help...

Anyway, I would be grateful for any recipe or direction anyone might have.

[Chris303]

I have the Shan Achar masala from my local asian grocer.

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Shan-Achar-Ghost-Curry-Mix.html

The spice mix gets put with lemon juice into sliced green chilis. I made it a few weeks ago - but I changed the recipe on the pack (also shown on that website) slightly to a more BIR style of cooking..... It was very pickly and very strong in fennel. Very aromatic.... a different taste.

I am going to attempt it again this week. I will post my results.

[joshallen2k]

I had a recipe for this before but I can't find it. The "special Indian pickles" was merely a spoonful of Patak's hot lime pickle.

-- Josh

[parker21]

hi guys
i think i remember that either ck or mark j had a recipe for a chicken achar.

regards
gary

[parker21]

hi again it's in the "cracked post" by mark j in lets talk section, click in to the lets talk search bar an type in chicken achar.
good luck
gary

[spicymatt]

This might be helpful,

http://www.aaspices.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=221

The stuffed chilli style again, but that's not how one of my regular T/A's do this dish, they use strange little veggie things (about the size of a pea with a lovely pickled lemony flavour) in theirs. When I asked them what they were they just smiled and said "asian veg", very helpful, not. lol.
Anyone got any ideas as to what they might be?
Cheers Matt.

[parker21]

hi guys
the post should read "cracked it!" by mark j

regards
gary