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Harvest Festivals: India Celebrates Food
India is primarily a farming country. Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. For more than 80% of rural India’s population, agriculture and related activities are their primary source of income. It employs approximately 52 percent of the labor force. We Indians have a special place in our hearts for farming, agriculture, and harvested food, not only economically, but also in many other aspects. As a result of all of the efforts made throughout the entire process, we now have what we eat. A wide range of exceptionally tasteful and healthy foods! India is well-known around the world for...
Do pickles have nutrition?
It is true that we eat food through our eyes first. So, no wonder food companies work hard on their packaging and labelling. The better and attractive product exterior higher are the chances of people grabbing them off the shelves. But how many of us pay attention to what is inside the packaging? What is the product made of and how does it affect our body? People go as far as reading the ingredient listing and call it quits. But the back of the pack has a lot more information than just giving you the list of raw materials that...
Best Mango Pickle
Monsoon is here, that means the mango season has come to an end and we have to bid the king of fruit goodbye. But the thoughts of mangoes are ever present in our minds and the only way to keep enjoying them is by savoring the mango pickles. India, just like its diversity, also has a variety of mango pickles. Every region has its own version based on the availability of ingredients. For example, in North India the pickle is made with mustard oil but as you move south the oils used are peanut or sesame. However, the majority of...
God’s Own Country’s Homemade Mango Pickle
Recently, I had an opportunity to travel for work to God’s own country- Kerala. Whilst enjoying the beautiful backwaters and scenic views I encountered most delicious meals. But one that stood out is the Sadhya- a vegetarian feast which can consist of upto 28 dishes! Although each dish brought its own peculiarity to the spread, the thing that caught my eyes or my tongue (to be precise) was the smallest serving of the mango pickle hidden in one corner of the long plantain leaf. The Kerala-style mango pickle is called Nurukku Manga achar. It’s an instant pickle which is easy...
Homemade Mango pickle from the coast
Coastal Karnataka is home of long preserved recipes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. Pickles are no exceptions. Mangalorean Mango Pickle is a spicy, acidic pickle native to Mangalore. They have three variations “Middi Uppinakayi” made from small but whole mangoes, “Kette Uppiinakayi” made from the cut mangoes (just like rest of India) and “Mango Thokku” made from the grated raw mangoes. Pickle is a must-have condiment in any Indian meal, adding a spicy kick to even the most basic dishes. Making pickles at home was once commonplace in most households. The practice of preparing pickles at home is progressively vanishing...
8 reasons to add mango pickle in your meals
India’s favourite condiment is pickles. Their sweet, savoury, and tangy flavours go well with all of Indian cuisine’s main meals. Every part of our country has its own ingredients and recipes for pickles, yet every Indian household has one of many different variations. Mango, also regarded as “the king of fruits,” has a stronghold in the pickle industry. Mango pickle has a delightful flavour that allows you to enjoy the flavour of seasonal mangoes all year. To give a wonderful flavour, this pickle is produced with the interaction of carefully selected ingredients such as raw mangoes, spices, and oil....
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