India has a wide variety of foods to offer, but one thing that often goes overlooked by Indians and foreigners alike is the delicious pickles and chutneys that make everything taste better! Not only do pickles and chutneys add flavor, but they also add texture and zing to any meal. Here are five popular Indian pickles you must try!

1) Achar Gosht

One of the most popular dishes in India, as well as Pakistani cuisine, is achar gosht, which is a type of curry with a sour and spicy flavor. The dish consists of chopped meat, red onions, tomatoes, lemons, coriander leaves, green chilies, and fresh garlic. It also typically includes tamarind paste and vinegar. This dish is often served with rice or roti bread. Although it has been around for many centuries, there are different stories about where this particular dish originated. Some say it was invented by Punjabi cooks at the Royal Kitchen in Lahore, Pakistan; others claim it came from Sindh or Gujarat region in Western India. What we do know is that it’s common to find this dish on almost any restaurant menu across Pakistan and India!

2) Mango Pickle

Mango pickle is a savory Indian condiment made of unripe, green mangoes and a mix of spices. The dish is quite similar to the sweet-and-sour flavors found in other Indian dishes.

The ingredients for this dish include green unripe mangoes, mustard seeds, asafoetida, red chili powder (optional), salt, turmeric powder (optional), sugar, or jaggery. The mangoes are boiled until they are soft before they are cut into small pieces and then cooked in oil with the spices. After the mixture has come to a boil again and thickened to a syrup-like consistency, it is removed from heat and poured into jars or bottles for storage.

3) Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Mixed vegetable pickle is a popular Indian condiment and is often served as an accompaniment to many Indian dishes. It can also be used as a sandwich topping, or even just eaten as a side dish with rice. The vegetables used in this recipe are cauliflower, carrots, and green beans. They are cut into small bite-sized pieces and then cooked until soft. Then the vegetables are mixed with some spices to create this tangy, spicy sauce.

After the vegetables have been boiled for about 10 minutes, each jar should be filled about halfway with vegetable mixture and then topped off with the sauce. The jars should be sealed tightly before storing them in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Some people also like to add onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric to their vegetable pickles which can give them an added depth of flavor. These homemade pickles keep well in the fridge for up to 2 months after they’ve been made.

4) Tomato Pickle

One of the most well-known Indian pickles is the tomato pickle, which you can find in any Indian restaurant. It is made by slicing tomatoes and adding a blend of spices including turmeric, red chilies, and asafetida. This pickle is known for its hot spicy flavor. Tomatoes are also an important ingredient in many other Indian dishes such as ketchup and some curries.

5) Gooseberry Pickle

Gooseberry Pickle is a very popular and unique Indian pickle. The fruit is green in color and grows on the prickly gooseberry bush. Gooseberries are tart in taste, but when they're marinated in salt, sugar, and vinegar, they become a perfect accompaniment to many dishes.

Pickles are a traditional food item that can be found all over the world. However, Indian pickles are known for their distinct flavor and often contain ingredients like mangoes or green chilies. They're often eaten with curry dishes or used as an accompaniment to rice dishes such as biryani or pulao.