Preservation

Whole Lemon Pickle

I had an school friend who was a Kerala Iyer and we used to have lunch together. Her lunch box…

Onion Chili Sauce

This Chinese accompaniment goes well when served with a range of Chinese dishes like Fried Rice, Noodles, Crispy Vegetables etc.,…

Mango Tit Bits Jam – Raw Mango Jam Recipe – Mango Preserve

Jam with Mango pieces floating in it!  I used to love this as a child and used to have it…

Mango Green Chilies Pickle

Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR) introduced a Mango pickle with Green Chilies in the summer of 2003 and discontinued the product…

Hasi Bisi Mavinakayi Uppinakayi

Hasi in Kannada means raw and Bisi means hot/warm.  Hasi Bisi Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is a pickle is prepared using raw…

Kochchida Mavinakayi Uppinakayi – Grated Mango Pickle

Kochchida Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is a traditional pickle endemic to Udupi region.  The Mango is minced and pickled.   “Kochchu” in Kannada…

Midi Uppinakayi

Tender whole mangoes are pickled and stored for a year. Midi Uppinakayi is common in regions of Mysore, Bangalore, South…

Thundu Mavinakayi Uppinakayi – Mango Pickle – Wedding style Mango Pickle

Thundu Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is a Mango pickle and is usually prepared by the cooks during functions like Weddings, Upanayana/Sacred thread…

Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Two decades ago, Central Food Technology Research Institute (C.F.T.R.I) in Mysore conducted classes for women in Mysore regarding preservation of…

Bettadanellikayi Murabba

Jam prepared using Indian Gooseberries.  The Gooseberries are available in India during November to January.  A branch of Gooseberry tree…

Chhunda – Gujarati Mango Sweet Pickle Recipe – Aam Chutney Recipe – Chundo

A sweet pickle prepared by Gujarathis using Raw Mangoes.  The vessel containing the mixture is kept directly under the sunlight,…

Indian Gooseberry Digestive

Gooseberries are packed with Vitamin C, which is extremely good for the general health.  This digestive is easy to make…

Gongura Thokku – Sorelle Leaves Chutney

Gongura/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sorelle leaves is a kind of leaf related to roselle. These leaves can be preserved by preparing pickles/thokku/pachchadi. A…

Chili Vinegar

Chilies preserved in Vinegar.  Chili Vinegar is a savior when it comes to adding some spice to a bland dish.…

Lemon Pickle

A spicy Lemon pickle. Tastes great with Curd Rice. This pickle would always be serving next to the salt in…

Sweet Lemon Pickle

A favorite among kids as there is no trace of Chilies in this Sweet Lemon Pickle. Perfect when the doctor…

Bettadanellikayi Thokku

A chutney prepared using Indian Gooseberries, which can be stored for a long time. Cuisine: Karnataka Ingredients: 30 Indian Gooseberries…

Gulkand Recipe – Paan Gulkand Recipe – Rose Petal Preserve

Aromatic rose petals are preserved in Sugar and used as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and in Paan. Ingredients: 2…

Instant Mango Pickle

This is an instant pickle prepared with raw Mangoes, which is sauteed in hot Oil. When you feel like having…