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Saba's Meyer Lemon Achaar

Name: Saba's Meyer Lemon Achaar
Brand: Diaspora Co. Spices
SKU: CM-sabajam-01
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock

This Meyer Lemon Achaar is created in collaboration with iconic SF jam maker Saba Parsa and bestselling cookbook author Nik Sharma, inspired by the achars we grew up eating in Mumbai. Unlike vinegar-based Western pickles, South Asian achars preserve fruit, vegetables, or meat with oil, salt, acid, and spices, then cure them in the sun until they become bright, savory, and delightfully lip-smacking. Made with fragrant Meyer lemons, this achar balances citrusy brightness with warming spice and gentle funk. Spoon it alongside rice, dal, eggs, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, or anything that could use a punch of sunshine and tang. Available for domestic US shipping only.

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Ingredients

Organic Meyer Lemons, Sea Salt, Nik's Achari Masala (fennel, amchur, cumin, nigella seeds, chilli powder, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, hing), Chilli Powder, Sesame Oil.

Allergen Warning: Sesame

Shipping & Returns

Domestic US: We’ve updated our shipping model to be more accessible to folks who just want to restock a tin or two. Here's how our weight-based tiered shipping works:
$6 — under 0.5 lb aka most orders with 1-2 base tins
$7.50 — between 0.5 and 1 lb aka most orders with 3-4 base tins or 1 chef tin
$9 — everything else! Shipping is free if your cart value exceeds $75!

For more information and our return policy, click here!

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Fair Wages

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Freshest Harvest

Highest Quality

"Most of their spices have a chance of changing your life"

"Diaspora Co.’s spices reward farmers directly for scrupulous farming, and rewards consumers with [spices] that redefine the categories themselves."

"It’s a small but true joy to change my relationship with a common spice I’d so taken for granted."

What Sets Us Apart

		Conventional Grocery Store	Other Spice Companies
Single Origin	Sourced directly from our partner farms	Never	Usually from bulk importers
Pay Farmers Living Wages	3x - 5x the commodity price	Never	Very little transparency
Guaranteed Freshest Harvest	Harvest dates on every tin	Often 5-7 years old!	No transparency
Highest Quality Standards	No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested	Never	Cheap filler ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is achar?

Indian pickles or achar, refer to a whole category of spicy, smoky, tangy, fermented condiments that you eat with the simplest of meals for a punch of flavor. The hero ingredient varies by region, household, and preference — lemons, raw mango, carrots, chillies, shrimp, pork, are all pickled across India! Unlike American pickles, which are soaked in vinegar and fermented away from the sun, Indian pickles are soaked in oil, salt, and spices and fermented with lots of exposure to sunlight to unlock deep, complex flavor.

Why Meyer lemon?

Meyer lemons are softer, less acidic, and more floral than regular lemons, which makes them the perfect base for achaar. They absorb spice beautifully and bring a brightness that's hard to replicate with anything else.

What does it taste like?

Unlike Western pickles, achar isn't vinegar-based. It's preserved with generous amounts of oil, salt, acid, and spice — then left out in the hot sun to slowly cure and deepen in flavour. No shortcuts. Just time and heat doing their thing. The result? Layers of flavour that get more complex the longer it sits. Bold, funky, deeply spiced, the kind of depth that makes you go back for just one more spoonful.

How spicy is it?

Honestly? It's more tang than heat. There's warmth, but the real star is that bright, punchy sourness that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Spice-averse eaters, you're safe here!!

What do I eat it with?

The classics: rice and dal, rice and dahi, any rice and lentil or bean bowl. But honestly the list doesn't stop there, stir a small spoonful through a salad for an instant hit of tang, mix it into plain yogurt for a dip or eat it straight from the jar! No judgement here.

Can I cook with it?

Absolutely. A spoonful stirred into a salad dressing, marinade, or yogurt dip is a total game changer.

How is it made?

Made in small batches, slow-preserved in oil with a carefully considered blend of spices. No shortcuts, no fillers!

Does it need to be refrigerated?

We recommend refrigerating it to keep it at its best for longer. Since it's made with generous amounts of oil, salt, acid, and spice and cured in the sun, it will keep well in a cool, dark spot but the texture of the lemons will change over time. No preservatives have been added, so when in doubt, pop it in the fridge.

I've never had achar before — is this a good place to start?

The best place. Meyer lemon achar is one of the most classic, commonly found South Asian pickles and for good reason. It hits the perfect balance of sour, tangy, and smoky in a way that plays beautifully with the simplest of meals. Start here. You won't go back.