Simple & Delicious Indian Recipes
Turmeric, ginger and garlic are considered superfoods and supposed to have multiple health benefits including remedy for digestion, inflammation and viral infections. This recipe of finely chopped ginger, garlic and turmeric seasoned with ghee/ butter and dry spices is not only good for health especially colds and flu but also extremely tasty (though a bit spicy) when taken as a relish or side dish. But then sometimes we need alternatives to spicy pickles.
Haldi (turmeric) is one of the best natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antioxidant herbs. Its popularity is increasing every day and fresh turmeric is available in most of the stores all over the world. Eating pickled turmeric with meals not just adds taste to the food but also provides health benefits. It’s very simple to make and can be stored in the fridge for about 30 days.
It sounds weird to prepare achaar from kamal kakri (lotus root), but it is really tasty and crunchy in texture.
Lotus roots are consumed as a vegetable in Asian countries, extensively in China, Japan, and India: sold whole or in cut pieces, fresh, frozen or canned. It has crunchy texture with sweet-tangy flavours, These are also promoted have purported diuretic, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties
Although traditional pickle is not considered healthy, lotus root pickle may give some mental satisfaction that you are eating a healthy vegetable.
Lotus roots are consumed as a vegetable in Asian countries, extensively in China, Japan, and India: sold whole or in cut pieces, fresh, frozen or canned. It has crunchy texture with sweet-tangy flavours, These are also promoted have purported diuretic, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties
This is a seasonal pickle and is generally prepared in summer. I used carrots, green chili and cauliflower but additional vegetables like turnip, ginger, garlic or any other crispy vegetable can be used. This can be made fast in small batches and consumed fresh. If you need to store for longer periods, it needs to be refrigerated. It’s very tasty and can be served with any Indian food. Doesn’t matter when you want to eat or serve.
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This delicious condiment is very popular in Indian restaurants and is super easy and quick recipe to make. A complimentary platter of pickled onions is a common sight in most Indian restaurants especially north Indian dhabas (road side restaurants). This pickle is very tasty and goes well with tandoori food and spicy food especially in warm weather.