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Indian Pickles (Achar)
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Pickle↕ | Region↕ | Main Ingredient↕ | Oil Base↕ | Flavor↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aam ka Achar (Mango Pickle) | Pan-India | Raw green mango, mustard seed, fenugreek | Mustard oil | Sour, spicy, pungent | The king of Indian pickles, sun-cured for weeks, every household has a jar |
Nimbu ka Achar (Lemon Pickle) | North India | Whole lemons, salt, chili, turmeric | Oil-free or mustard oil | Sour, salty, tangy | Soft and dark over years, valued for digestion, aged 1+ year |
Garlic Pickle (Lasun) | Andhra/Maharashtra | Whole garlic cloves, red chili | Sesame or mustard oil | Pungent, spicy, garlicky | Whole cloves mellowed in chili oil, polarizing and potent |
Red Chili Pickle | Rajasthan/Andhra | Stuffed or sliced red chilies | Mustard oil | Fiery, pungent | Bharwan mirch achar, stuffed with spice mix, not for the faint-hearted |
Mixed Vegetable Pickle | Pan-India | Carrot, cauliflower, turnip, chili | Mustard oil | Tangy, spicy, crunchy | Winter pickle using seasonal vegetables, colorful jar |
Fish Pickle (Meen Achar) | Kerala | Fish fillets, vinegar, chili, curry leaves | Coconut or sesame oil | Tangy, spicy, umami | Kerala Christian specialty, shelf-stable cured fish |
Prawn Pickle | Kerala/Goa | Prawns, vinegar, red chili, garlic | Coconut or sesame oil | Tangy, spicy | Goan and Kerala specialty, Christmas favorite |
Gongura Pickle | Andhra Pradesh | Sorrel leaves, red chili, garlic | Sesame oil | Intensely sour, spicy | Telugu signature, tart leaves preserved with chili |
Ginger Pickle (Inji) | South India | Fresh ginger, tamarind, jaggery | Sesame oil | Sweet, sour, hot | Inji puli served at Kerala Onam sadya, appetizer pickle |
Amla (Gooseberry) Pickle | North India | Indian gooseberry, mustard, fenugreek | Mustard oil | Sour, tart, astringent | Ayurvedic health food, high vitamin C, winter pickle |
Kadumanga (Baby Mango) | Kerala | Baby whole mangoes, chili powder | Sesame oil, vinegar | Sour, spicy, crunchy | Tiny whole mangoes, Kerala and Tamil Nadu staple |
Carrot Pickle | North India | Carrot, mustard, chili | Mustard oil | Crunchy, tangy, warming | Winter pickle in Punjab, gajar ka achar |
Lime Pickle (Sweet) | North India | Limes, sugar, spices | Oil-free | Sweet-sour, aromatic | Meetha nimbu achar, aged and soft, dessert-pickle |
Bamboo Shoot Pickle | Northeast India | Fermented bamboo shoots, chili | Mustard oil | Pungent, fermented, sour | Northeast specialty, funky fermented flavor |
Jackfruit Pickle (Kathal) | Bihar/Bengal | Raw jackfruit, mustard, chili | Mustard oil | Meaty, tangy, spicy | Vegetarian meaty texture, Bihari and Bengali summer pickle |
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