Achaar: Pickled in History ft. Swetha Sivakumar

In this one of a kind episode, our Our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit are welcoming back Swetha Sivakumar to discuss the science and art of pickling. Together they talk:

• The history of Indian pickle
• The common Indian myths
• The science of making a delicious pickle jar
• What are its health benefits?
• How is Indian pickle different from western pickle?
• Can meat be pickled?

So sit back and relax, take your favourite pickle out and elevate your meal to the next level while you listen to this chatpata episode.
Important links to geek out more:
1. Article: Some spicy news by Shanthini Rajkumar
2. Article: A Brief History Of The Humble Indian Pickle by Kshitija P
3. Article: History in a Jar: The Story of Pickles by Tori Avey
4. Book: Usha's Pickle Digest: The perfect pickle recipe book
5. Video: Food History: Pickles
6. Video: Pickles, A History!!
7. Podcast: Naan Curry S2 Ep. 7: Oil Matters ft. Swetha Sivakumar
8. Blog: Does your favorite Indian pickle use good oil and no preservatives?

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