Discover how pickles with cold-pressed oils can elevate your homemade achars and quick pickles. Learn tips, tricks, and creative ideas to make vibrant, flavourful pickles that retain their natural taste and aroma, while using cold-pressed oils for a rich, authentic experience.

Pickles with cold-pressed oils are transforming the way we preserve flavours in Indian kitchens. Whether it’s the fiery red chilli achar or the tangy lemon pickle, using cold-pressed oils adds a depth of taste, aroma, and longevity that traditional oils often miss. Tata Simply Better brings you the perfect way to create pickles and quick achars that are bursting with flavour, while keeping every ingredient’s essence intact.

Why Cold-pressed Oils Make a Difference

Using cold-pressed oils in pickles isn’t just about following a trend- it’s about giving your pickles a personality. Here’s why:

• Authentic flavour: Cold-pressed oils retain their natural aroma and subtle nutty notes, making your pickles taste vibrant.
  

• Natural preservation: The oils coat the spices and veggies evenly, helping to lock in taste and texture for longer periods.
  

• Versatile pairing: From mustard to sesame to coconut, each oil brings a distinct twist to traditional recipes.
  

When making pickles with cold-pressed oils, even simple ingredients like mango, lemon, or carrots turn into a flavourful culinary experience.

Quick Achars: Fast, Flavoursome, and Fun

Not all pickles need weeks to marinate. Quick achars are a lifesaver when you want instant flavour. Here’s how cold-pressed oils elevate them:

• Instant infusion: The robust taste of cold-pressed oils blends seamlessly with freshly chopped veggies or fruits, making quick achars taste like they’ve been aged for days.
  

• Custom spice blends: Experiment with spices like fennel, cumin, mustard seeds, or red chilli powder. Cold-pressed oils amplify their aroma and create a balanced spice profile.
  

• Texture matters: Quick achars maintain a crunchier texture, and the oils help coat every piece evenly, enhancing both taste and presentation.
  

Try making carrot or radish quick achar using Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed oils- you’ll notice the difference immediately.

Top Oils for Pickles and Quick Achars

Here’s a rundown of oils that work wonders in pickles with cold-pressed oils:

1. Mustard Oil

A classic for most North Indian and Bengali pickles. Mustard oil’s pungent aroma pairs perfectly with mango, lime, and mixed vegetable pickles. Its sharp taste cuts through sweetness and tang, giving your achars that unmistakable kick.

2. Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is ideal for South Indian-style pickles. With its nutty undertone, it complements red chilli, tamarind, and ginger, adding a subtle depth to the pickle without overpowering the main ingredients.

3. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is perfect for tropical-style quick achars or pickles with shredded vegetables. It gives a mild, buttery flavour that enhances spices like curry leaves and mustard seeds, common in coastal recipes.

4. Groundnut Oil

Groundnut oil offers a smooth, neutral base for achars that have a complex spice profile. Its mild taste ensures the flavours of mango, lime, or mixed veggies shine through.

Step-by-Step Tips for Making Pickles with Cold-pressed Oils

Creating pickles and quick achars at home can be simple and rewarding. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Choose the right ingredients: Fresh, firm vegetables and fruits give your pickle a better texture and flavour.
   

2. Dry ingredients thoroughly: Moisture can spoil pickles. Ensure veggies and fruits are completely dry before marination.
   

3. Spice it up: Roast or dry fry mustard, cumin, fennel, or fenugreek seeds to unlock deeper flavours before adding oil.
   

4. Warm the oil: Slightly warm your Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed oil before mixing- it helps the spices release their aroma without losing the oil’s delicate essence.
   

5. Mix well and store properly: Use a clean, dry jar and allow pickles to marinate for a few hours or overnight for quick achars. Longer storage enhances flavour.
   

Fun Variations to Try

• Mango & Ginger Quick Achar: Use mustard oil, jaggery, and a dash of turmeric for a tangy, spicy punch.
  

• Lime & Chilli Pickle: Sesame oil blends beautifully with lime, salt, and green chillies for a zesty treat.
  

• Mixed Vegetable Medley: Groundnut or coconut oil works best with a combination of carrots, radish, and cauliflower for vibrant colour and texture.
  

Final Thoughts

Pickles with cold-pressed oils are more than just accompaniments- they’re a celebration of flavours, aromas, and traditions. Tata Simply Better’s range of cold-pressed oils ensures that every homemade pickle or quick achar you make is full of life, taste, and character. Whether you’re a traditionalist or experimenting with new combinations, cold-pressed oils bring out the best in every recipe.

So the next time you plan to make pickles or a quick achar, reach for Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed oils and transform your kitchen creations into memorable, flavour-packed delights.

With Tata Simply Better, Tata Consumer Products has entered into a new category, with a range of cold-pressed oils aimed at consumers who want to include cold-pressed oils in their kitchens. Tata Simply Better has come with various cold-pressed oils - Groundnut, Virgin Coconut, Sesame, Extra Virgin Olive, Mustard and Sunflower Oil,  that provide a more nutritious alternative to traditional cooking oils.

These oils are carefully extracted to retain their natural goodness, and they are free from trans fats and cholesterol. By using the finest A1-grade ingredients, Tata Simply Better ensures that its products offer a superior culinary experience while promoting overall well-being.