Seasonal Delights: Exploring the Best Produce for Traditional Indian Pickles Year-Round

In India, pickling isn’t just a recipe—it’s a seasonal ritual passed down from grandmothers, shaped by sun, spice, and time. From raw mangoes in summer to crunchy winter veggies, each season gifts us something worth preserving.

At The Gourmet by Renukka, we follow this age-old rhythm, crafting our pickles using seasonal, whole ingredients fermented naturally in the sun, with no vinegar or preservatives. It’s what gives each jar its authentic taste, vibrant color, and nutritional richness.

Let’s take you through the seasonal stars of Indian pickling, and how they come alive in our heritage recipes—365 days a year.

☀️ Summer: The Golden Season for Pickling

Summer brings an abundance of sunlight, heat, and fruit, making it the ideal season to start traditional fermentation.

🥭 Raw Mango (Aam)

Uses: Classic mango pickles, methi-aam achaar, Punjabi aam ka achaarWhy it works: Naturally sour and firm, raw mangoes absorb spices and sun beautifully.

Note: While we don’t currently offer mango pickles, our other pickles follow similar summer sun-fermentation techniques.

🌶️ Green Chillies

Uses: Hot Green Chilli PickleWhy it works: Summer’s heat helps chilies ferment evenly and absorb oils and spices.

✅ Try Our: Hot Green Chilli Pickle – A spicy, probiotic-rich condiment with just the right amount of mustard oil.

🌧️ Monsoon: Limited, But Powerful

Monsoon is trickier for fermentation due to humidity—but some bold ingredients thrive.

🧄 Garlic & Red Chillies

Uses: Garlic Chilli Pickle, South Indian-style spicy picklesWhy it works: Garlic’s antimicrobial properties and strong flavor stand up to moisture.

✅ Try Our: Garlic Chilli Achaar – Packed with flavour and great for digestion in damp weather.

🍂 Autumn: Transition Into Hearty Flavors

As temperatures begin to drop, spices and tangy flavors take the lead.

🍋 Lemons

Uses: Khatta Meetha Nimbu PickleWhy it works: The moderate heat helps lemons soften and age slowly in jaggery and spices.

✅ Try Our: Khatta Meetha Nimbu Pickle – A sweet-sour delight aged naturally, no added acid.

❄️ Winter: Crunch and Depth

Winter is the time for crunchy roots and hearty vegetables—ideal for mixed pickles.

🥕 Carrot, Cauliflower, Turnip

Uses: Mixed Vegetable PickleWhy it works: Winter veggies are firmer, making them perfect for long fermentation without becoming soggy.

✅ Try Our: Mixed Vegetable Pickle – Fermented in cold-pressed oil and spices, with the crunch of seasonal veggies intact.

🌿 Bonus: Year-Round Ingredients We Love

Some ingredients are evergreen, available across seasons and perfect for healthful, timeless pickles.

🌱 Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Uses: Amla Murabba, Amla CandyWhy it works: Amla is a powerhouse of vitamin C and ferments beautifully in jaggery or spices.

✅ Try Our:

• Amla Murabba – Slow-cooked in jaggery for immunity and digestion

• Chatpata Amla Candy – Spicy and sweet dried amla bites

• Sugar-Free Amla Candy – For clean, guilt-free snacking

🧂 How We Stay True to the Seasons

At The Gourmet by Renukka, we make all our pickles in small batches, staying true to the rhythms of:

• Natural sunlight fermentation

• Cold-pressed mustard oil

• Himalayan rock salt

• Traditional spice blends for digestion, immunity & balance

We believe food should align with nature’s calendar—and that’s what makes every jar not just a condiment, but a celebration of time-honored Indian wellness.

✨ Final Word: Preserve the Season, Taste the Tradition

Indian pickling is not just about preserving food—it’s about preserving seasonal wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and flavor memories.

Whether you’re looking to warm up your winter thali or add zest to your summer salad, our handcrafted, clean-label pickles are made to honor tradition while fitting beautifully into your everyday meals.

🛒 Discover Our Seasonal Pickle Collection → Shop at The Gourmet by Renukka