Parathas are a common breakfast and snack item in India. Found in dhabas and restaurants alike, parathas are a comfort meal for many. While parathas are more commonly eaten in the morning, people consume them as a meal for lunch and dinner too. They are relished in many varieties across homes. From mooli and aaloo to pyaaz and paneer, there are myriad varieties of ingredients that can go in to a paratha. This pancake can be cooked on a tawa or a tandoor. It is relished with curd, chutneys and achaar. However, what if we told you that these condiment could instead be an ingredient? Yes, you read that right. Chef Kunal Kapur recently blessed our feeds with the recipe to achaari parathas, a delicacy that packs the punch of achaars on to the paratha. The recipe is an extremely simple one, however it is divided in to two steps. The first step entails making of the achaar that is to be stuffed in to the paratha. Since mangoes are in season, the best achaar that will serve as an ingredient is mango pickle or aam ka achaar. Here’s a recipe for mango pickle by Chef Kunal:
Aam Ka Achaar: