How to make Reduction Pickle?

What is Pickle?

Pickling  (Reduction Pickle) is the process of preserving food or extending its shelf life through immersion in vinegar or fermentation in brine. Pickling usually alters the flavor and texture of the food. The finished dish is referred to as a pickle, or if given a name, it must start with the term “pickled”. Pickled foods include dairy products, eggs, meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables.

Reduction Pickle is a process of preserving Vegetables, fruits through Vinegar or Brine water. That is very delicious and has a lot of health benefits.

How to Prepare Reduction Pickle?

Reduction Pickles can be made with mixed vegetables or any certain vegetables. But there are some kind of vegetables that should not be used. for example:- Soft vegetables(Tomato, Avocado), Eggplants, potatoes, Mushroom.

Health Benefits:

1. Probiotic Support: Because of fermentation it produce beneficial probiotic bacteria to your gut. That helps to digest, boost immune functions.
2. Rich is Antioxidants: Most pickles like Cucumber, Carrots, are rich in antioxidants.
3. Aids in Digestion: Vinegar can also help regulate blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity.
4. High in Fiber: Vegetables used in pickles are high in dietary fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, helps maintain a healthy weight, and lowers the risk of heart disease.
5. Low-Calorie Snack.
6. Source of Micronutrients.
7. Anti-Inflammatory Properties.

Ingredients for Reduction Pickle:

1. Vinegar/Brine Water
2. Vegetables(Mixed or any particular)
3. Whole black Paper(optional).
4. Salt
5. Sugar

Note: Mixed Vegetables can includes Cucumber, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Radish, Green chili, Onion etc.

Process to make:

1. Boil the Vinegar.
2. Add sugar and salt to taste.
3. Arrange the vegetables is a glass jar.
4. when the vinegar becomes warm put it into the jar and close it.
5. Let the jar dry in the sun for a few days and your Pickle is ready to eat.

Try this Recipe at home and enjoy your pickle with Rice, Khichdi, Burger or you can take it as it is.

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