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If you grew up with a jar of achar on the dinner table, you know the feeling. A curry tastes flat without it. Rice and dal need that one spoonful of tang and heat to come alive. Finding that same achar in the UK isn't always easy, especially the regional styles that never make it past the big supermarket chains.
We at MyLocalMart stock popular Indian pickles shipped to the UK from the exact regions that make them best. No filler oils, no watered-down spice blends, just the real thing made the traditional way. Below, we're covering five regional pickles worth adding to your kitchen, why each one exists the way it does, and how to use them once they arrive.
India has hundreds of pickle styles, but a handful dominate the kitchen shelf across most households: mango, lemon, mixed vegetable, gongura, and citron pickles. Each one comes from a specific region and pairs with specific dishes.
Here's a quick breakdown before we go deeper.
● Mango pickle (achaar) – found in nearly every Indian household, North to South
● Lemon and lime pickle – tangy, salty, and common in Gujarati and Punjabi kitchens
● Mixed vegetable pickle – North Indian staple, great with parathas
● Gongura pickle – Andhra and Telangana specialty made from sorrel leaves
● Citron pickle (Narthangai) – Tamil Nadu classic served with curd rice
If you've been searching for an indian pickles recipe to make at home, these five are the ones worth learning first. But if your kitchen time is limited, we've done the work for you.
Avakkai is the boldest of all Indian mango pickles. Raw mangoes are coated in mustard powder, red chili, and sesame oil, then left to mature until every bite delivers heat, tang, and a deep savoury punch.
It's not a subtle pickle, and it isn't meant to be. Avakkai comes from Andhra Pradesh, where the summer mango harvest turns into jars of pickle meant to last the whole year. It works best with:
● Plain steamed rice and a spoon of ghee
● Curd rice, to cool down the heat
● Dal and rice, for an everyday comfort meal
Among the indian Mango pickles we stock, Avakkai is the one people order again once they've tried it.
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Gongura pickle uses sorrel leaves instead of fruit or vegetables, giving it a sharp, sour flavor you won't find in any other pickle. Cooked down with garlic, dried chilies, and mustard seeds, it's a Telugu household staple.
It tastes nothing like the mango or lemon pickles most people expect. Gongura leaves aren't easy to find fresh in the UK, which is exactly why the jarred version matters. Pair it with:
● Hot rice and a drizzle of ghee
● Dosa or idli as a side
● Chapati, for a quick weekday meal
See why Andhra households treat this one as a pantry essential, not an occasional treat.
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Narthangai pickle is made from citron, a large, thick-skinned citrus fruit, slow-cooked with chili powder, turmeric, and sesame oil until it turns dark and intensely flavourful. It's a Tamil Nadu classic best known as the perfect match for curd rice.
The citron's bitterness mellows as it cures, leaving a pickle that's sour, spicy, and slightly bitter all at once. This one shows up at nearly every South Indian family meal, especially alongside:
● Curd rice (thayir sadam)
● Idli and dosa
● Plain rice with a side of rasam
If you miss the taste of home-style South Indian meals, bring that flavour back to your table.
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Lemon pickle is the pickle most UK households already recognise, cured in salt with chili and mustard oil until the peel softens and the flavour turns deep and tangy. Lime pickles follow the same method with a sharper, more citrus-forward bite.
Some versions add jaggery for a sweet-and-sour finish, which works well if you find straight heat too much. This is the pickle to keep on hand for:
● Parathas and rotis
● Simple dal-rice meals
● Sandwiches, if you want a spicy British-Indian twist
We stock both styles of lime pickles and traditional lemon achar, so you can pick whichever suits your taste.
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Mixed vegetable pickle combines carrots, cauliflower, green chilies, beans, and turnips, all marinated together in mustard oil and spice. It gives you crunch, heat, and tang in a single spoonful, which is why it's the pickle most families keep stocked year-round.
It's the safest starting point if you're new to Indian pickles and don't want to commit to one strong flavour. Great uses for this jar:
● Alongside any curry or dal
● As a side with plain paratha
● Mixed into rice for a quick flavour boost
Among our mixed indian pickles, this is the one that goes with almost anything.
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MyLocalMart offers some of the fastest delivery services for Indian pickles in the UK, with 2 working day dispatch and free delivery on orders over £49. We've delivered ethnic groceries UK-wide for more than 7.5 years, so your pickle jars arrive fresh, not sitting in a warehouse.
● Free delivery over £49 UK-wide, or over £19 in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax and Wakefield
● Order before 8:30am for same-day dispatch
● Perishables packed fresh just before they leave our warehouse
Which Indian pickle is best? Indian mango pickle and lime pickle are the UK's two most-searched styles, making them the easiest starting point. Prefer something milder? Try mixed vegetable pickle instead.
● Store pickles in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
● Unopened jars last around 12 months; refrigerate after opening
● Always use a dry spoon to avoid spoilage
● Check the oil layer on top; it protects the pickle and shouldn't be discarded
Achar isn't just a condiment. It's the difference between a meal that's fine and one that tastes like home. Whichever region's flavour you're craving, browse the full Indian pickle range at MyLocalMart and get it delivered straight to your door, anywhere in the UK.