Unlike the food cultures that prevail in western countries, Indian meals mostly comprise more than 3 to 4 dishes - two staple items and one or two dishes as accompaniment. There is hardly any dish in India that is eaten without any complement. The staple food of this South-Asian country is either rice or flatbreads (popularly known as Roti or Chapati) which is consumed with a bowl of cooked pulses (dal) and a non-veg curry – mostly made with meat or fish. So, these three items basically comprise a main Indian meal. But to complement this kind of meal, the Indians have two special add-on items that are hard to find anywhere else in the world.
The interesting fact is what dessert does to a western-style meal; a similar role is performed by papad and pickles in case of Indian meals. Yes, Papad and Pickles are the two important accompaniments that conclude every lunch and dinner in most Indian households.
These two things have the capability to turn any dull or boring meal into a spicy one. For example, if you hate the vegetable curry your mom has made for you in lunch since it is stuffed with veggies, you can call for vegetable pickle. The advantage here is you do not have to compromise with the nutrition you could get from the vegetable curry, as veg pickles are equally nutritious. Also, at the same time, it enhances your taste buds with its tangy and spicy flavor.
Khichdi is another dish where the need for both pickles and papads are felt. This dish, which otherwise is considered unpalatable, becomes a savory meal when complemented with Masala papads like those from brand Ambika Appalam. Alongside papads, one or two tablespoons of spicy, flavorful and hot mango pickle would do wonders. You would end up craving for some more for sure.
Just like there are several flavors of pickles available in the market as well as online, papads too are sold in multiples varieties like plain papad, urad dal papad, masala papad, jeera papad, garlic papad, red chilli papad etc. So, if you are thinking to spice up your lunch menu and make your dinners most interesting, buy good quality papads and premium pickle jars online from Indian Grocery. It is the most popular and reliable e-commerce hub for grocery items that have their roots or origin in India. Be it healthy foods like oats and dairy products, sweets, authentic spices, or staple items like Rice, Atta (flour) and dals, all are available with just a single click. Order now to relish Indian dishes while staying abroad.
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