You love pickles with rice and rotis, and snacks as well. Usha R Munshi discovers that making them is fun, too!

Our grand-mothers and generations before that made pickles year after year with great enthusiasm. You've probably wanted to, too, but couldn't bring yourself to expend all that time and energy. The good news: It's easy! And can be quick!

The Truth About Making Pickles

Pickles are not difficult to make, nor preserve!

Essentially, there are two things to pickle making - the main ingredient (mango, lime), and the method.

These days, you have the choice of several pickle making methods. In our 'Gourmet' section, you have the slow traditional way that takes four to six weeks - the way our grandmoms would do it -- and the cheat's ways. There are also pickle masalas available in the market that you could try. Pick your style.

Next come the ingredients - again you have numerous choices.

So, ingredient, method... Next, follow the law book.