Tomato and Cilantro Achar, a dish you'll crave on sweaty days

The days have been getting warmer, haven't they?

Until now, the lingering chill of winter was stronger than the warmth of spring, so I often prepared meals that were easy to digest and focused on warmth and moisture, as recommended in Hildegard's dietary regimen.

However, now that it has become this warm, while I still value keeping the body warm, my appetite is gradually shifting toward things that are refreshing and light.

At times like these, what I crave is Tomato and Cilantro Achar.

It is a type of Achar, known as Indian pickles, and I make a slightly adapted version of a recipe I was taught by a Nepalese cooking teacher a long time ago.

I use tomatoes, which are summer vegetables but are now available year-round; new onions, which are a treat this time of year; and cilantro, with its unique flavor.

Although the original recipe calls for green chilies and red onions, I make it with ingredients that are easy to find at the supermarket during this season.

The preparation is simple: just chop the ingredients and season them with salt and lemon.

It is simple, yet it is truly delicious✨

It is perfect as a side for curry, but it is also delicious drained slightly and tucked into a baguette, so I recommend it to anyone who loves cilantro and tangy flavors.

Today was my annual health checkup, so I went to the hospital in the morning and came back feeling a bit sweaty.

On days like this, when my body feels a little tired and as if it is holding heat, I find myself wanting something tangy.

Perhaps that is why, when I saw tomatoes while shopping, I had an irresistible urge to eat this Achar and decided to make it right away.

I made it a little while ago, so I imagine the flavors will be well-blended by tonight.

I think I'll have curry for dinner after all.

Should I make it from spices?
Should I bake naan?
Or should I go with a standard, classic Japanese curry?

Deciding what kind of curry to make tonight while standing in the kitchen is also a fun time.

🔳 Tomato and Cilantro Achar

Ingredients

Just chop, mix, and let the flavors meld in the refrigerator.

If you want some heat, using shishito peppers is also delicious.

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