Recipes From My Kitchen

This is the basic lemon pickle recipe that is a staple in most Indian households. There are probably hundreds of variations of this preserve from the many regional cuisines in India. This one is a simple one made in Tamil Nadu. Goes excellent with the ubiquitous tambrahm cooler aka yogurt rice aka thayir saadam, upma, roti, etc. Versatile. Settles an uneasy stomach in its salted version. Just an amazing pickle. Benefits Of Lemon Pickle Lemon Pickle contains tons of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Infact Lemon pickle or pickles in general are great source of probiotics (gut friendly bacteria). They are known to aid digestion and constipation problems and help build immunity when consumed moderately. Serving Suggestions Lemon Pickle are great with everyday food as side. Its a great way to add flavour to any dish. Some of the all time go to favourite combinations are: Curd Rice with a side of pickle Dal-Rice with pickle and salad Aloo Paratha or for that m...

Tomato pickle or tomato pachadi or tomato thokku as its called, is a cooked tomato concentrate, spiced with pickle spices, specifically used as a condiment to enhance taste and staple. The most common spices used in tomato pickle recipe is asafoetida, red chili powder, turmeric, and fenugreek with the sourness of ripe tomatoes. Tomato thokku is perhaps one the simple yet tastiest pickle recipe which can be prepared within minutes. The best part of tomato pickle is it can served either as relish to improvise the staple or as chutney to idli, dosa, adai or even upma recipes. Unlike other traditional pickle recipes, it does not have a strong and pungent flavour and comparatively mild in flavour. Serves - 250 gms Ingredients: 500 gms ripe tomato, 100 ml oil, 1 gooseberry sized tamarind pulp 1 tsp turmeric powder 1.5 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tbsp fenugreek + asafoetida powder Salt as per taste For tempering: 1 tsp mustard seeds, 3-4 gundu chillies Method: ...