mango pickle

To call Avakaya a mere pickle is doing injustice. It is the mythical Amrutham or elixir of my life. On days when I’m down and out, avakaya mixed with hot rice brings me back to life. Avakaya is a pickle—mostly from the Telugu-speaking…

Where I come from, women could beat the march of time by making pickles,which lasted for seasons Where I come from, women could beat the march of time by making pickles,which lasted for seasons Come summer, and images of Amma squatting on…

The season of mango is at its peak and our fruit baskets are loaded with this juicy, aromatic and delicious fruit - both raw and ripe. While we love relishing the ripe ones as is, the raw mangoes are sneaked into our dal, drink and most…

The very idea of aam ka achar takes us back to the childhood. Remember those frequent tours to the kitchen to steal handful of achar from daadi's and naani's pickle jar? Sundried pieces of mangoes, coated with a pool of spices - achar is…

Pickles (or achar) are a staple in Indian food culture. The process of making achar in India is a popular activity during the hot summer days. It is, in fact, a tradition passed on through generations. Aam, nimbu, mirchi etc, dunked in oil…

It is the season of mango, and what better opportunity to take full advantage of this and indulge in some lip-smacking treats! Growing up in a country like India makes you familiar with a variety of cuisine, as every region here has its own…