Pickle

A collection of South Indian pickle recipes like Lemon pickle, Apple pickle, Ginger Thokku, Vendhaya Mango, Beetroot Pickle.

South Indian pickles are renowned for their bold, spicy, and tangy flavors, often using generous amounts of chili powder and regional ingredients. Unlike some North Indian pickles that use mustard oil, South Indian varieties traditionally rely on sesame oil (gingelly oil) for both flavor and preservation.

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Vadu Mangai Pickle

“Vadu Mangai” is the pickle prepared from Maavadu (tiny baby mango). Traditionally, the tiny mangoes are plucked from the stems and castor oil is applied on each mango and then it is arranged in a ceramic jar in between salt layers and chilli and mustard powder is sprinkled over it.

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Inji (Ginger) Thokku

Ginger thokku is a South Indian condiment made from ginger, which is a popular spice used in many Indian dishes for its strong and spicy flavor. Ginger thokku is made by grinding ginger along with other ingredients such as tamarind, red chili powder, jaggery, salt, and various spices. The mixture […]