Recipes of Sindhi Pickles

Since many of you have been asking for various Sindhi pickle recipes, I thought to make a post by listing all the pickle recipes here!
Sindhi Pickles, like pickles from any regional cuisine, could be divided into sweet, spicy, oil based or water based (zero oil)!

Sweet/Sugar based:

Awran Jo Murbo:

Super food Awla, cooked in Sugar syrup to make a delicious Awla Murraba or Gooseberry Conserve. Click here for the detailed recipe!

Ambh Jo Kadhukas (Mango Jam/Chhunda)


This Chhunda like Mango jam, cooked on a stove top is my MIL’s recipe and I make sure to replenish the stock every year. We don’t need commercially made jams as we rely on this home made version and enjoy it with Koki, Paratha or even with bread toast!
For the recipe, please click here!

Tikho Mitho Ambh jo Kadhukas

This is a spicier variation of the above mentioned Murbo and is a perfect blend of spicy, sweet and slightly tangy flavors. For the recipe please click here:

Ambh Jo Murbo

This is one of my favorites! Juicier sugar soaked mango chunks bursting with flavors! To check the recipe of this traditional Mango chutney or Murraba cooked with almonds and spices, please click here!

Tamate Ji Chatni:

One of the simplest sweet chatni to make, this tomato chatni makes me so nostalgic that I make this just for the sake of old times, when ketchup was not a staple at home. Do check the recipe here!

No oil Pickles
My summer favorite pickles are the one that are lemon juice based. Easy to make, quick to mature and the aroma and flavors are so refreshing! Also like to make Onion pickle in Kaanji base in summers!

Kagzi Leemun Ji Khatain

Grab some Kagzi lemons and make this pickle to enjoy your summer meals! Recipe is shared here!

Basar Ji Khatain

Simple Kanji pickle or Paani waari Khatain is something that I can have with every meal. Could be made with regular onions or with Spring onion bulbs too! Check the recipe here!

Ghoghrun Ji Khatain

This is my winter favorite! Turnips pickled in Kanji style with loads of fresh green garlic! The recipe of this fool proof pickle is here!

Ambh Adhu

If you can find some Mango ginger, I would recommend you to pickle it in the simple lemon juice and salt base. Add some Bhavnagri chillies for that extra oomph!
Click here for the recipe!

Adrak, Mirch ain Leemun Ji Khatain

A variation of above mentioned lemon based pickles, do try this one with added garlic cloves. Yumm!
Recipe is here!

Mustard oil Based Pickles:

I personally relish oil based pickles in winters or monsoon but since mangoes are available only in summers, I pickle mangoes in different ways, in small batches and wait till apt season! Here are some of the oil based pickles that I make often!

Bheendi (Potli Pickle)

The most visually appealing, exotic pickle made from grated raw mangoes, mixed with spices and preserved in small portions tied in a potli, this Gathri or Bheendi pickle is simply irresistible! To know why it is called Bheendi or to get its recipe, please click here!

Gajrun Ji Khatain:

A quick to make delicious carrot pickle, do try this one whenever possible! The recipe is here!

Ambhryun Ji Khatain:

Favorite of all, this highly aromatic Sindhi style raw mango pickle tastes better and better as it ages. I am still relishing a batch that was made 2 years ago! Check the recipe here!

What other pickles (Sindhi style) do you make? Please do share your favorites!