Health Benefits of Pickles & Chutneys

Indian pickles and chutney remind you of the taste of your home, even if you are miles away. The glass jars, traditionally called “Barnis”, preserve much more than pickles; they preserve the homemade love you carry far away from home. The reservation of chutneys in one assigned place on your plate preserves the chatkaaredaar taste that our Indian food is known for. Chutneys and pickles are not just condiments in India; they are an inseparable part of our culture that cannot be eloped from our meals. No wonder, even on the small stalls of street food, the vendors all have their own secret recipes for making the chutneys, which they never tell!

In this blog, we are going to explore some of the most famous Indian chutneys and pickles and the health benefits that they offer, along with heavy salvation just by the sight of them. 

Starting with pickles

The most famous kinds of pickles that are consumed in major parts of India are:

1. Aam ka Achaar, or mango achar 

This one has to be the first one we mention. Aam ka achaar goes with literally anything and, honestly, we can eat it by itself too. 

2. Nimbu Pickle 

This one is the favourite of all the sour lovers. That lip-smacking taste takes us to a different world altogether, where flavours burst in your mouth. 

3. Carrot pickle  

Chole bhature without carrot pickle is incomplete. Winters are made special with carrot pickles being a constant with every meal. 

These famous pickles are not just eaten for their lip-smacking taste, but also for their health benefits. 

Let us have a look at the various health benefits of pickles.

1. It aids weight loss and helps digestion.

2. It aids in the relief of muscle cramps.

3. It helps with bodily aches and congestion.

4. It also lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Let us now mention some of the most famous chutneys of India:

1. Coriander and mint chutney or Hari chutney- 

This chutney is now universally accepted as everybody’s favourite chutney. It instantly makes any snack or meal level up to multiple levels. 

2. Tamarind or Imli chutney

The Imli chutney adds the “chatkara” that the desi Indian in you misses. Don’t you enjoy the sour and sweet taste of this chutney? 

3. South Indian style coconut chutney

Let us all confess that we don’t really need the sambhar if we have the white chutney or the coconut chutney. Isn’t it? 

How amazing it is to know that chutneys have so many health benefits.

1. It aids in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

2. It aids in the reduction of blood cholesterol levels.

3. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

4. It aids in digestion.

If this blog made you salivate and crave for chutneys and pickles, then head straight to the kitchen and open the jar of chatkaare with love from your mother. 

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