Long ago, when I began traveling with my dear, dear friend, Vaishali Patel, I learned the value of bringing along Achaar Masala to pump up the flavor of dishes I try that turn out to be ho-hum in flavor. Vaishali grew up in Surat, Gujarat, India until the age of 14 when her family immigrated to California. She is steeped in the traditions of her homeland and constantly introducing me, who must have had a past life in India, to all kinds of things I end up loving. Because of