Olive Oil or Mustard Oil Pickle: Which One Should You Choose?
Zouq Foods makes most of its pickles in two versions: the classic mustard oil achar Pakistani families grew up with, and olive oil pickles, which we were the first in Pakistan to offer. The masala and recipe are the same; the oil changes the taste and feel.
Mustard oil pickles: the traditional taste
Mustard oil (sarson ka tel) has a sharp, strong aroma that many people love. It gives achar the bold, pungent flavour you remember from your nani's kitchen. If your family likes a strong, traditional taste, start with our mustard oil pickles. They also come in bigger jars for families who finish a jar quickly.
Olive oil pickles: a lighter taste
Olive oil has a softer, milder aroma, so the masala and the vegetables come through more clearly. People who find mustard oil too strong often prefer our olive oil pickles for everyday meals.
How to choose
- You love the classic desi achar smell and bite: choose mustard oil.
- You want a lighter, milder everyday pickle: choose olive oil.
- You can't decide: order one of each flavour you like and compare at home. With 3 items you also get 5% off automatically.
Which flavours come in both?
Our most popular pickles, including Green Chilli, Garlic and Mixed, let you pick the oil and size on the product page. Use "See all sizes & prices" there to compare options before you add to cart.
Pouch or jar?
The pickle inside is the same. Saver pouches cost less; jars are easier to store and serve from.
All Zouq Foods orders are Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, with free delivery on orders over Rs 3,499. Buy any 3 single pickles, chutneys or murabbas and get 5% off automatically at checkout.