I love pickles and pickling! Pickling is the process of making pickles by preserving it in oil, vinegar with added spices etc. I learnt this art of making pickles from my mother. I have watched her making all types of pickles with all fuss and joy. Remembering her while preparing this Avakai Oorugai was nostalgic… You…
YumPickled Carrots Recipe – Gajar Ka Achaar
I’m sharing a Pickled Carrots Recipe today as I love pickles and Delhi carrots are still available in the market. Delhi carrots are more tender and juicy. They are darker red and sweeter than regular carrots. These Delhi carrots flood the market in the winter and everyone uses them to make pickles or gajar ka halwa….
YumInji Puli – Sweet and Sour Instant Ginger Pickle
Some dishes always remind of you of your mother’s cooking and Inji Puli is one of them. My mother is from Palakkad, Kerala and her cooking has a touch of that place. Inji Puli is an instant ginger pickle which is also part of Onam Sadya. Onam is celebrated big time in Kerala and a…
YumNellikai Thokku / Gooseberry Instant Pickle
I love pickles! I also love making pickles at home just like my mom or grandma. I guess some habits just pass over from one generation to another :).. My husband bought these gooseberries few days back and I have been thinking of pickling them but could not get any time. Finally, I got the…
YumMaavadu / Vadu Mangai Recipe
Its always a delight when my mother-in-law comes to visit and gets me some home-made Maavadu. My kid also loves when grand parents are here as he gets pampered by them and I also get to enjoy their stay with us. Every time my mother-in-law will bring some delicious Vadu Mangai which is made with…
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