Mahua Preserve

Mahua Preserve is a savoury preparation made from shade-dehydrated Mahua flowers, cold-pressed mustard oil, and a restrained set of traditional spices. It is intended to be consumed in small quantities alongside regular meals, adding depth rather than sweetness.

Mahua is treated here as an achar-style food — cooked, spiced, and preserved for repeated use. This is not a jam or dessert preserve. It is a savoury accompaniment that functions as a side, a flavour modifier, or a simple condiment with everyday food.

The preserve is made by cooking food-grade, shade-dehydrated Mahua flowers in cold-pressed mustard oil, combined with selected achar spices and natural souring agents. It is not fermented, not medicinal, and contains no artificial preservatives. Preservation relies on oil, spices, and process, not additives.

Prepared in small batches for control and consistency, the process prioritises stability and repeat consumption. Mahua Preserve is Mahua converted into a usable savoury food form — straightforward, functional, and intended for regular meals.