In the early ages, pickling was just a way to preserve foods. Over time and through centuries of culinary experimentation, pickling has reached the proportions of fine art.
The history of the pickle might not be traceable to the Ramayana or the Mahabharata yet it is no less a logo of India than the Himalayas or the Taj Mahal and definitely of greater importance to the avid pickle fans of our teeming population. Achar, also known as Indian pickles, have been a part of the culture and history for 4,000 years. The process is as ancient as our civilization People first started salting and curing food in brines to preserve it for long journeys.
The ingredients that makeup achar can be simple and seasonal. No pickle is loved by Indians more than mango, the most famous among the lot. It all begins with raw mangoes at the peak of the season, chosen for tartness and firmness, with each region boasting about their variety of mangoes and recipe as the best.
The most popular pickle during the summer months across India is still the mango, whether it is made with fennel seeds or asafoetida, called hing in Hindi.
Some of the major health benefits of Indian Pickles are:
- Indian pickles have antioxidants properties that protect the living body against the attack of free radicals. These free radicals are highly dangerous as they mix with the DNA and alter its configuration. As our Indian pickles contain raw and unripe ingredients, they are a rich source of antioxidants.
- Pickles are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals. Indian pickles also contain several leafy vegetables like coriander, curry leaves, fenugreek, and mint. These leafy vegetables contain several essential vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, and minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium which are not provided in our routine diet, adequately. Hence, eating Indian pickles can suffice the requirement of these vitamins and minerals in your body
- Indian pickles add ingredients such as lemon, amla which help in boosting the immunity
- Pickles help in the process of digestion in the body. Our digestive system generates several probiotic bacteria in our body which usually help us to digest our food. But with our increased use of some antibiotics and our deteriorating food habits, these bacteria are being destroyed. This can further result in various digestive disorders. Thus, to combat this deficiency, our naturally fermented Indian pickles can encourage the growth of these bacteria’s which will help you to restore your digestive health.
- Pickles also can protect the liver if consumed daily. Indian pickles particularly those made of Gooseberry and Amla have hepatoprotective properties in them which protect the liver from other harmful attacks. Moreover, these pickles can also reduce the damage caused to your liver if consumed regularly
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