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…
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…
YumAam Ki Laungi Recipe
Aam ki Laungi is a pickle from Rajasthan, India. I was actually confused to categorize it as some people say it is a chutney and some people say it is an Instant pickle. Anyways, it doesn’t matter as it tastes delicious and I love to have it with some stuffed parathas or theplas. It is…
YumAam Ka Achaar / Raw Mango Pickle
Mango season is an ideal time to make some Mango pickles. I have been born and brought up in Delhi. So, I got hooked to Aam ka achaar which my friends used to bring in their lunch boxes. Then, I finally decided to find a easier way to satisfy my addiction by learning to make…
YumManga Thokku – Sweet and Spicy Instant Mango Pickle
Manga thokku is a famous instant pickle made in South India. It is spicy and goes well with rice or any flat bread. Usually the skin is removed from the mango to reduce the bitterness but this time I did not remove the skin and added jaggery to have a combination of sweet and spicy…
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