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Category: Pickles

Carrot and Daikon Korean Pickle

Carrot and Daikon Korean Pickle

Pickles are not relegated to India alone!The West has their share of preserved vegetables and fruits as well as delicious Chutneys,not to mention their array of canned pulps and purees,especially Tomatoes!The Asians have their own style of pickles but very much like the Western ones […]

Vepillakatti (a dry Lemon Leaf based South Indian pickle)

Vepillakatti (a dry Lemon Leaf based South Indian pickle)

NOTE : I have given this post a twist by writing about the excellent culinary skills of the Iyers when it comes to adaptation of cuisine to their convenience!All words are meant in a light way and nowhere in the post have I mentioned anything […]

Mango – Jackfruit Pickle

Mango – Jackfruit Pickle

I have posted a lot of Mango Pickle recipes but this is a variation and a very delicious one as well!This recipe combines 2 raw fruits found in the summers – Mango and Jackfruit into a delicious pickle which goes well with anything from Roti,Chappati,Paratha […]

Vadu Mangai/Mavadu/Kadugu Mangai

Vadu Mangai/Mavadu/Kadugu Mangai

If I just give you high strung praises,tips and the recipe for this great pickle I should reconsider my move as I have not given you everything relating to this absolutely divine tasting accompaniment.There are thousands of recipes on the Internet for this pickle and […]

Mixed Vegetable Pickle(Carrot,Cauliflower and Turnip)

Mixed Vegetable Pickle(Carrot,Cauliflower and Turnip)

This is a Winter pickle in India when the freshest vegetables of all kinds are found in the markets!The winter lasts for 3-4 months and usually in the last weeks there is a mad scramble for such vegetables.In the metropolitan cities,produce are very easily available […]

Manga Kari(South Indian Instant Mango Pickle)

Manga Kari(South Indian Instant Mango Pickle)

As I continue with my pickle fiesta,my observation is that India is a land where people savour and value all the tastes – sweet,salt,sour,bitter and spicy.Each area has its own way and style of food and each one is unique!In my previous post on Punjabi […]

Punjabi Mango Pickle – with regional variations!

Punjabi Mango Pickle – with regional variations!

Exploring the local markets is my passion and nothing delights me more than finding a veggie or fruit out of season to be made into something delightful!The other day I made my way into the lovely market in Matunga and to my surprise and delight […]

Mango Ginger Pickle(Maa Inji/Mangai Inji)

Mango Ginger Pickle(Maa Inji/Mangai Inji)

Nature abounds in all parts of the world with its wonderful and mystic hues which at times bewilders us and also enthrals us with its lovely and myriad forms of flora and fauna. We all know about Ginger as a spice.But biologically it is called […]

Avakkai/Avakaya(South Indian spicy Raw Mango Pickle)

Avakkai/Avakaya(South Indian spicy Raw Mango Pickle)

South India is a land of hot treats!We believe that however much the heat,there is always a fool proof and fail proof remedy for the same.That is curd/yogurt – rice or plain steamed or boiled rice mixed with yogurt and had with these hot pickles.This […]

Green Chili Pickle – Version 2

Green Chili Pickle – Version 2

I had earlier posted a version of Green Chili Pickle which was made with small Chilies,normally the ones we use in our cooking.This pickle uses the big ones especially the Bhavnagari ones if you can get hold of them.The result will produce a very spicy […]

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