Iconic Indian Pickles to Savor This Winter
Pickles is no less than an emotion for an Indian household. When we think of pickles, enormous childhood memories start popping up. Indian pickles can be used with any Indian dish, which just enhances the taste of that dish. Home-made Daal Chawal with aam ka achar (mango pickle) is the comfort meal for most of us.
Though delicious pickles can be eaten in any season and every season has specific vegetables for preparing pickles, some best-tasting pickles are made in winter only. The summer season is bidding farewell, and the winter season is now ready to hit our doors.
Welcome Winters with Various Pickles
In the chilling winter, aloo parantha with any authentic Indian pickle hits our taste buds differently. Several Indian dishes get their flavor enhanced by the finger-licking taste of achar.
The winter season is approaching and ready to hit our doors. So let’s see some interesting ideas that you can use to make seasonal pickles that are based on seasonal produce. Let me take you on a ride of the flavorful journey so you can enjoy the burst of flavors.
- Mango Pickles: Everyone loves mango pickles. Though we do not have them available in the winter, you can pickle them now and enjoy them with any hot dish in the cold season. You can try them with the hot bread pakoda or the delicious gobhi parnatha. Try Ramkela mangoes, as they taste the best. Make sure you dip them in sesame oil or mustard oil and mustard paste, which gives it a rich taste. (Learn why mustard oil is important in pickles)
- Red Chilly Pickle: This is an evergreen pickle that tastes great with poori and paratha. The aroma of masala enhances the taste of this spicy pickle. It is easily compatible with any Indian meal because of its spicy taste. The red chilies are loaded with abundant vitamins, especially vitamin C. You can also add sesame seeds, which are very useful in providing heat to the body in winter. Try laal mirch (bhara) achar by Aangana and feel the heat of spices!
- Lemon Pickle: It is the most famous pickle in north and south India. Lemons are another good source of vitamin C. It improves your immunity and protects you from getting a cough and cold in the winter season. So you must prepare lime pickles and lemon pickles in advance for the winter season. These pickles have other benefits too. Their sour taste can make anyone’s taste buds active. They also have antioxidant properties and aid in digestion as well. Learn how to pickle lemons at home or order the finger-licking lemon pickles from Aangana
- Mixed Pickles: In winter you may find a lot of vegetables that are beneficial for health. From carrots to ginger, there are many more. Ginger has a heating potency according to Ayurveda. Hence, it is beneficial to eat a bite of ginger pickle. It helps in maintaining the balance of heat in the body. It is also known for its medicinal properties and helps regulate the cholesterol level. Ginger and carrots are the main ingredients in the pachranga pickle by Aangana. Do not forget to try it this winter!
Try Homemade Pickles from Aangana
Aangana pickles are made with a commitment to quality and health. We have varieties of pickles from ramkela aam achar to lal mirchi achar. We use indigenous spices in our range of pickles. You can enjoy our lip-smacking pickles with all kinds of dishes, be it Indian curries or curd rice. No matter how tasty a dish is, an Indian meal needs a pickle to make it complete. This is why Aangana gives you the authentic Indian pickle at your doorstep. We use the recipes of ancient times that enrich every bite of your dishes.
So what are you waiting for? Order your ghar ka achar from Aangana and make yourself winter-ready!
Try Pickling by Reading
If you want to learn a few Indian pickle recipes, you can check out our blogs here. Navigate your pickling journey by reading sweet and sour stories from Aangana:
