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* Chutneys and Pickles |
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Brimming with layers of flavor, in often surprising combinations, Indian chutneys and pickles are the pantry and refrigerator essentials that can be made once and eaten all year long. They are perfect for exploring the promise of Indian cuisines. Alone or with other foods, they are tasty and stimulating with every bites. While an Indian meal can depend solely on chutneys and pickles, when served with paranthas (griddle-fried flatbreads) or other breads, or with rice, they are generally meant to be eaten as relishes and condiments, in small portions alongside other food--some no more than a teaspoon at a time. (Most of the long-lasting pickles and chutneys are preserved with a lot of sodium and/or sugar and fat--something to be aware of, but don't let that be a deterrent.) Chutneys and pickles range from sweet to fiery hot, and can differ in texture from smooth herbal blends to meltingly soft or crisp-tender chunks of fresh vegetables and fruits. And while they may seem similar to the uninitiated, to Indians each one is very different. Indian chutneys fall into two broad categories: fresh and preserved. The fresh, perishable kind are the tangy purées of fresh herbs, spices, fruits, and yogurt, such as Basic Green Chutney (see Chutneys and Pickles) or Yogurt-Almond Chutney (Chutneys and Pickles). These chutneys stay fresh about 10 days in the refrigerator. Except the chutneys that contain yogurt, all the fresh puréed ones can also be frozen. To freeze, place the chutneys in serving-size containers or in ice-cube trays. Once they freeze, transfer to plastic zip-closure bags and freeze up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature, or if you are in a hurry, in the microwave. In the preserved category are the non-perishable fruit chutney, such as Fragrant Mango Chutney Preserve (see Chutneys and Pickles), which have tremendous staying power even at room temperature. Indian pickles are quite unusual. Most people in the United States think of pickles as solely the sour or garlicky cucumber pickles serve in diners and delis. But pickles are made with a variety of fruits and vegetables, mango being a favorite, and with a variety of seasonings. There are no herb and spice pickles (as there are chutney), though we do have some water pickles that, like the herb chutneys, are more perishable than the regular ones. Most pickles keep well for long periods of time at room temperature. Some pickles stay fresh for 2 to 3 years, and other, like the lemon pickles, last 10 to 15 years. They actually improve as they age, and the long-aged lemon pickles are considered therapeutic home remedies for stomach ailments. Organize your recipes and simplify meal planning...Download the Cook'n Recipe Organizer for FREE!
GREEN CHUTNEYS Basic Green Chutney Mint Chutney with Pomegranate Seeds Mint-Garlic Chutney with Peanuts and Tamarind Cilantro-Lime Chutney Sough Indian Cilantro Chutney Scallion-Ginger Chutney COCONUT CHUTNEYS Fresh Coconut Chutney with Cilantro Hazram's Coconut-Tamarind Chutney with Mint Roasted Coconut Chutney Shahina's Shredded Coconut Chutney Semolina-Coconut Chutney GARLIC AND CHILE PEPPER CHUTNEYS Green Garlic and Nuts Chutney Peanut and Garlic Chutney Garlic and Fresh Red Chili Pepper Chutney BEAN AND LEGUME CHUTNEYS Roasted Dal and Fresh Green Chili Pepper Chutney Roasted Black Chickpea Chutney with Peanuts Classic Hyderabadi Ginger-Sesame Chutney Sesame-Peanut Chutney YOGUART CHUTNEYS Yogurt Chutney with Puréed Greens Yogurt Chutney with Roasted Dals and Spices Yogurt Cheese Chutney with Minced Greens Yogurt-Almond Chutney PURÉED FRUIT CHUTNEYS Puréed Green Mango Chutney Puréed Fresh Mango-Ginger Chutney Tart Apple-Ginger Chutney with Green Tomatoes South Indian Tomato Chutney PRESERVED CHUTNEYS Tomato Chutney Preserve with Cashews and Raisins Red Tomato Chutney Preserve with Sesame Seeds Fragrant Mango Chutney Preserve Spicy Apricot Chutney Preserve Spicy Apple-Ginger Chutney Preserve Cranberry Chutney Preserve SONTH CHUTNEYS (see INFORMATION AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: __Sonth Chutneys) Sonth Chutney with Dried Mango Slices Minty Sonth Chutney with Mango (or Tamarind) Powder and Jaggery Sonth Chutney with Fresh and Dried Fruits Sween Sonth Shutney with Dates MANGO PICKLES Quick Mango Pickle Mama's Punjabi Mango Pickle Mama-in-Law's Mango Pickle with Roasted Spices Cooked South Indian Mango Pickle Rama's Grated Mango Pickle LIME AND LEMON PICKLES Sun-Cured Pickled Lime (or Lemon) Wedges Sweet and Sour Fresh Lime Pickle Crushed Lemon and Fresh Red Chili Pepper Pickle Lemon-Pickled Fresh Ginger Sticks Minced Ginger-Lime Pickle GREEN CHILI PEPPER PICKLES Vinegar-Marinated Green Chili Peppers Pickled Chili Pepper Purée with Tamarind Prabha's Green Chili Pepper Pickle OTHER VEGETABLE PICKLES Crunchy Cucumber Pickle Water Pickle with Crispy Cauliflower and Carrots Spicy Cranberry Pickle Pearl Onions in Pickling Spices Pickled Turnips with Black Mustard Seeds Pickled Turnips and Cauliflower Mixed Vegetable Pickle with Garlic Eggplant and Malanga Root Pickle From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, with recipes, cooking tips and more! |
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