Pickles are the trademark of Indian dishes. No Indian meal is complete without a hint of flavorful, tangy and spicy pickle and with grandmothers making it with their own hands, there is more charm and flavor to it. But those days are gone when grandmothers prepared delicious pickles and kept them in large jars for all members of the household. Fortunately, though, the pickle legacy story didn’t end there for all of us. Many grocery companies, both national and international, are making a wide range of quality pickles that have the similar charm of Grandma’s pickles.
If you love pickles, this article is definitely a treat for you. Here is a list of some of the amazing pickles with a unique flavor.
# 1 lemon pickle
The most common but the tastiest, the lemon pickle is the love of all foodies. The extreme acidity of lemons is something you’ll want to have with Rotis, Pooris, or rice. No matter what type of lemons are used, it always brings immense inner joy to the stomach at the end of the meal. If you have any affinity for bitter tasting food then you must give this one a try.
# 2 onion pickle
Made for all Indian families, the onion pickle has a spicy and sweet taste and can be tried with main dishes. Being the onions the main ingredient of the salad, its pickle can also be served as a salad with parathas and sabjis. Prepared with chili powder and a little lemon juice, it has a mix of bitterness and acidity to delight your palate.
# 3 mango pickle
It is definitely the right pickle pick for lovers of sour and spicy foods. Consumed primarily with plain parathas, this pickle is a feast for most Indians and is made with fine turmeric, chili powder, mustard, pepper, fenugreek, and raw mango cubes. However, to retain flavor and freshness, it must be refrigerated while in storage.
# 4 pickled prawns
Most prefer pickles made with vegetables and fruits, as they can be stored for longer days. However, there are also non-vegetarian pickles that are equally tasty and soul-filling. The prawn pickle is one of those types. Most popular in coastal areas, pickled shrimp is made immensely delicious with ginger garlic paste and a little cold powder. However, unlike other pickles, it has a short shelf life and can barely last a month, even when refrigerated.
# 5 Chicken pickle
Last but not least, don’t forget the chicken pickle. One can savor it with rice, roti, and even dosas. A must for all non-vegan families, the dry and roasted spices attribute to its appetizing flavor of cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Also, to add the flavor of a hot sauce, a little lemon juice is poured in as well.
Well the list can go further as there are more diverse and more extensive pickles made all over the world. If you haven’t found your taste buds with any of these types of succulent pickles yet, definitely give one a try next time. Also, you can try them with some crispy papads after a meal to savor the flavor more.
