The short answer
Very. Green chilli achaar (hari mirch ka achaar) is whole or slit green chillies cured in oil, salt and spices, so you get the full heat of the chilli plus achaar tang. Start with a small piece. To tone it down, eat it with yoghurt, raita or a buttery paratha.
Heat at a glance
| Jar | Heat (1 to 5) |
|---|---|
| Green chilli achaar | 5 |
| Mixed achaar | 3 |
| Lemon achaar | 2 |
| Imli chutney | 2 |
| Mango or plum chutney | 1 |
Best ways to eat it
- Chopped into a cheese or egg sandwich.
- On the side of aloo paratha with dahi.
- A little of the oil stirred into chaat.