ZaphodBeeblebrox t1_je8ncm9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:27 AM Reply to ELI5 Why are pickles not just called pickled cucumbers? by Shabless Very much a naming thing in North America. In India, pickles are combo of oil, vinegar, spices and fruits or vegetables and can refer to any one of hundreds of varieties. Permalink 1
ZaphodBeeblebrox t1_je8ncm9 wrote
Reply to ELI5 Why are pickles not just called pickled cucumbers? by Shabless
Very much a naming thing in North America. In India, pickles are combo of oil, vinegar, spices and fruits or vegetables and can refer to any one of hundreds of varieties.