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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 23, 20211 min read
The Health Benefits of Pickles with Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Some folks refer to pickles as a “sinful pleasure” – almost as though they are supposed to be bad for you but you can’t help indulging in...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 19, 20213 min read
Aam ka Achar Recipe
Our next destination on our exciting Pickling journey takes us to West Bengal. Many of you are already familiar with the fact that...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 16, 20212 min read
The Importance of Mustard Oil in Indian Pickling
When the Indian pickling season arrives, most people focus on finding the best raw mangoes – or any other fruits, vegetables, nuts and...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20213 min read
Recreating the Avadhi Khatti Meethi Adrak Ka Achaar with Mustard Oil
The ancient Indian kingdom of Avadh had a rich culinary tradition with a dazzling array of recipes – including some very exciting...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 9, 20212 min read
How to Choose the Right Pickling Jar
There are several factors involved in the ancient art of pickling – the bright summer sunshine, dry weather, copious quantities of...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Exploring the Exotic Dhingri Achaar: A Traditional Mushroom Pickle from Himachal Pradesh
Regular readers of this blog would know that we are currently on an exciting journey into the world of Pickling. The season is on all...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 1, 20212 min read
The Fascinating History and Rich Diversity of Indian Pickles
The word “Pickle” is of fairly recent origins – it comes from the Dutch word “pekel” which means brine. Brine is water impregnated with...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 21, 20212 min read
Mastering the Art of Pickling: Five Simple Rules for Success
Some people’s pickles are always awesome (our mothers and grandmothers in particular were connoisseurs of this art) while others struggle...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Mustard Oil: The Natural Preservative for Pickles
In India (particularly North India), pickling is largely a summer phenomenon. The harsh summer sunshine provides ideal climatic...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 19, 20181 min read
Mustard Oil and the Pickling Connection
The pickling season is here and all across north India, you can see pickling jars… clustered on terraces, rooftops, balconies and window...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Essentials for Making Great Pickles
There are five good reasons why Grandma’s pickles were always perfect. You can use them as pointers for ensuring the success of your own...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 3, 20172 min read
The Perfect Pickle – Getting it Right
Grandma did it so effortlessly – and with such delectable results – but we just can’t seem to get it right. We are talking about...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20172 min read
A Mango Pickle – with a Difference
The pickling season is upon us and for more than eighty years now, P Mark Mustard Oil has been a part of this rich Indian tradition....
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