Ayurveda says, pickles and chutneys are good for you!

Why pickles and chutneys are good for you.

- great way to get antioxidants in meals

- a good pickle can give you all six taste in just a spoonful.

- it aids digestion

- adds colour to your meal, brings balance to mild dishes. 

- suitable for vata, and kapha.  Pittas can enjoy occasionally as it may be too spicy and heating.

Recipe

I used about 7 carrots which I shaved with a peeler instead of chopping them up.

- heated a large pan with 3 tsp of ricebran oil, traditionally mustard oil is used.

- added black mustard seeds, cumin seeds and black whole peppercorns.

- to the whole spices I added  fresh grated ginger. When the spices started popping I added my carrots.

- allow to cook for few minutes then add pickle mix,  little more turmeric, and salt.

- cook for a few more minutes, take it off the heat, let it cool and store a glass jar.

Pickle mix contains- red chilli, fenugreek, hing, mustard, turmeric. ( mother in law's recipe)