Garlic pickle is a flavorful and aromatic traditional Indian condiment made using fresh garlic cloves cooked with bold spices and preserved in gingelly (sesame) oil. The garlic is peeled and lightly sautéed, then slow-cooked with red chilli powder, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek, and curry leaves. Vinegar is added to give a pleasant tang and to improve shelf life.
This pickle has a strong, spicy taste with a perfect balance of heat and sourness, while the garlic turns soft and mildly sweet as it absorbs the spices. Garlic pickle is well known for its digestive benefits and pairs excellently with rice, dosa, idli, chapathi, parotta,
