Mangalore Home Made Veg Pickles
No Indian meal is complete without Pickle. Dating back to its evolution during the era of Mohenjo Daro, pickle has been top on the list among Indian cuisines. Rumors claim that pickle is one among the beauty secrets of Cleopatra as she included pickles in her diet! Many pickle lovers stay away from it because of its high oil and salt content. But Nutritionists explain that it is okay to indulge, as oil and salt are essential for the process of Lacto-fermentation to prevent the growth of bad bacteria in pickles. Also, they are a rich source of vitamin K2 which obligatory for the absorption of vitamin D, as hypervitaminosis D can lead to lung damage, brittle bones, irregular heartbeat, and pancreatitis. Another interesting fact is that Indians consume more than 4 Kg of pickles per person annually. Depending upon concoctions of spices and flavors that are accustomed in it, every region in India has its own traditional pickles. To celebrate National Pickle Day more elaborately, we’ve handpicked some traditional Indian pickles to make your mouth water and trigger your taste buds.
