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11 Pickles that Can Complement Every Indian Meal
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• Pickles are one of those foods that have been
  passed down from generations to the next. Apart
  from having a shelflife of 1 year, if stored
  properly, they are the tastiest alternatives to
  any other chutneys. Pickles are generally made
  using high quantities of oil, chili powder,
  turmeric, and salt. The other ingredients depend
  on the type of pickle we want to prepare. Here
  are 11 pickles that can complement every Indian
  meal.
• 1. Mango pickle
• Mango pickle, aka Mavidi avakay, is the most
  popular one among the family of pickles. Mango
  pickle can be made into three different types
  based on the kind of taste you require. It can be
  sweet, tang,y, or spicy. Sweet mango pickle is
  made using jaggery, salt, chili powder, mustard
  powder, turmeric, asafoetida, fenugreek seeds,
  and oil. For a tangy tinge, vinegar is added
  instead of jaggery.

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• 2. Gongura pickle
• Gongura pickle is made using the leaves of the
  Gongura plant, which has a tart flavor. It is
  packed with nutrients, vitamins C, B6, iron, etc.
  Gongura pickle is generally made on a small scale
  as compared to mango pickle. It can be very
  quickly made on the stove in 30 min. Red chili,
  asafoetida, fenugreek, oil, salt, and gongura
  leaves fried and blended make the dish. It is
  excellent in taste as it has a tarty twist.
• 3. Tomato pickle
• Tomato pickle can be made to last long or even
  simply made temporary that can stay for weeks.
  The primary ingredient of the pickle is tomatoes.
  Garlic, tamarind, onion, etc. are added to the
  essential pickle ingredients on the taste and
  type of pickle requirement. As tomatoes are rich
  in beta carotene and vitamin C along with many
  vitamins, it is great to eat with chapati, dosa,
  rice, or idly.

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• 4. Lime pickle
• Lime pickles main ingredient being lime is the
  best source of Vitamin C. It both is delicious
  and effortless to make. It is said that lime
  helps in weight loss and reduce stomach problems.
  Lemons are cut and dried in the sun with their
  juice extracted and used in the making. It is a
  yummy alternative to tomato pickle.
• 5. Amla/Gooseberry pickle
• Amla or gooseberry pickle is again a tarty
  flavored pickle that is so mouthwatering. It is
  made using cut amla pieces, dried, and with their
  juice extracted. Amla is proven to be the best
  medicine for hair. It is also suitable for the
  skin.
• 6. Mixed vegetable pickle
• Mixed vegetable pickle is one dish that can be
  made irrespective of the season. It is super
  nutritious as it contains different varieties of
  vegetables. It is usually a tarty spicy pickle
  but might be available in lesser tart flavors
  depending upon the sellers. The veggies that are
  typically added are cauliflower, carrot, mango,
  tomato, and lime.

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• 7. Coriander pickle
• Coriander pickle is more of a developed recipe.
  This is one of those recipes that can be made to
  last longer or consumed immediately without
  storage. This is made using coriander as the
  primary ingredient mixed with all the regular
  pickle ingredients. Since coriander contains all
  the necessary vitamins, fiber, manganese, iron,
  etc., coriander pickle is an excellent choice to
  eat with rice.
• 8. Ginger pickle
• Ginger pickle is a delicious choice to pair with
  hot dosas and similar tiffins. It is a popular
  dish in South India. To complement the bitter
  taste of ginger, sugar, or jaggery is added. This
  blend of two different tastes gives the pickle an
  extraordinary flavor. Tamarind is also added to
  the crushed ginger jaggery paste. Altogether, it
  feels like heaven in a jar!
• 9. Garlic pickle
• Garlic pickle is again a fresh blend of sourness,
  bitterness, yet mouthwatering tastiness. Garlic
  is one with gifted abilities to cure common cold,
  cough, and sore throat.

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• 10. Mint pickle
• Mint pickle has the best-energizing aroma that
  will give you a heads up to boost your spirits.
  Along with the tempering dal, sugar, tamarind,
  and lemon is added to the dried mint leaves to
  make a long-lasting pickle. Since it helps in
  digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties,
  it is the right choice.
• 11. Chili pickle
• Chili pickle is a dish native to Rajasthan.
  Mustard, jeera, coriander, fenugreek powders
  together form the binding agent to complement
  chilis. Ginger is also added, while mustard
  remains the most crucial ingredient to fix
  spiciness. Chili pickle rejuvenates your mood and
  gives a kickstart to your day!

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• How to preserve pickles?
• Pickles are made in such a way that they last
  longerthe extremely high amount of salt and oil
  act as natural preservatives. The only thumb rule
  to store pickles is to avoid any kind of contact
  with water or moisture. Storing pickles in a
  glass or ceramic containers in a dry area would
  help them to stay from getting spoilt.
• Where to buy pickles?
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  savor your meal by complementing these fantastic
  pickles.