Of Tamilians, Curd Rice, And Pickles

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Head down south of India, to the state of Tamil Nadu, and you’ll see a dish being served at restaurants without exception, the curd rice. Then you’ll notice another peculiar aspect – your plate of curd rice will never come without a dash of that spicy, tangy accompaniment, the pickle.

If such delightful decorations are in order, why would anyone refuse curd rice and pickle?
A Tamilian’s affinity to curd rice and pickle is well-known, isn’t it? Across schools, colleges, and workplaces, we have had Tamilian friends religiously bring this delicious combination as lunch.
I must say that the curd rice and pickle go fabulously together. Let’s explore this combination further and know more about its pervasive influence over all people Tamil and south.
The Curd Rice-Pickle Combo

There are several different kinds of pickles that go well with curd rice. Of the many different varieties of pickles, the maavadu, or mango pickle is perhaps the most popular. People down south and especially the Tamilians love to have mangoes pickled in red chili paste, salt, and oil on their plate ...
... of thayir sadam, or curd rice.
The mango pickle is typically made early in the summer when mangoes are not even an inch long. The south of India experiences sweltering heat in the summers. Thanks to this heat, vegetables are easily sun-dried, mixed with spices, and made into a pickle.
One of the ingredients that adds it own unique flavor to the maavadu is castor oil.
Lemon pickle is another hot favorite in Tamil Nadu. Some of the other popular pickle choices are mango avakkai, garlic, onion, tomato, green chilies, and ginger garlic thokku.
It’s Healthy Too!
In the south, it’s customary to eat curd rice at the end of lunch and dinner. It helps in digestion and eases your burning tongue caused by the spicy main course meal. By adding a dash of pickle, the meal not only tastes a lot better, it also keeps you healthy.

Don’t believe us when we say it’s healthy? Listen to the Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa herself!
Why? Because pickles are a good source of nutrients. And most pickle varieties are low in sugar, calories, and fat, thereby proving to be an awesome alternative to junk food. What’s more is that it helps you fight seasonal flu and cold as well.
Together, they have a cooling effect on your body and keep your digestive system up and running.
With the lips smattering taste, and the host of health benefits it brings to the table, we think our Tamilian friends should keep enjoying this amazing delicacy.
In fact, how about inviting some of your Tamilian friends over for dinner? You can choose a pickle from the vast spread of pickles available at http://www.picklemasti.com to go with your curd rice. The pickles on sale on this website are prepared by authentic picklemakers. All you have to do is order your favorite pickle and receive it at your door.