Category Archives: Pickles/Preserves

Nimbu Ka Achaar – No Oil Indian Lime Pickle

I still have some left in the jar from my last trip to India.Every time I scoop out a spoon ful to serve on to my platter, unconsciously, I drop a few wedges back. Then I smile at the silly … Continue reading

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Aam ki Launji – Green Mango Chutney with Jaggery & Nigella Seeds

For me, summer is synonymous with mangoes…all kinds, any which way.A fruit which fills my heart with joy whether it is in ripe or unripe form.It brings a truck load of childhood memories & recipes relished summer after summer.My grandmother’s … Continue reading

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Indian Style Cranberry & Green Chilli Pickle

Preserving in oil is an age-old and a very popular way of making homemade pickles in India. Being a tropical country with bright sun almost round the year lends enormous help in yielding good quality pickles.My grandmother used to spend … Continue reading

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Homemade Cranberry Jam-Obviously Spiced!!

Paint me…RED! This is such a beautiful season of the year when everything around is painted in red, white and green hues.So so beautiful.Well, red is my favorite color.Its hard to stop myself from buying anything red.If asked, I would … Continue reading

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Hari Mirch Ka Achaar/Green Chilli Pickle-North Indian Style

Sometimes I wonder why we Indians put so much effort in cooking food? I mean why can’t we have super quick food like veggies with dips or burgers with BLT or pickles with just vinegar & salt….I mean why for … Continue reading

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Achari Murgh/Chicken With Pickling Spices

Usually Wednesdays are the days in my house when non vegetarian dishes are prepared in the evening for dinner.I do not like  non vegetarian curries much coz  I feel that chicken,mutton etc when dunked in the gravy becomes very heavy!I … Continue reading

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