Mango Pickle
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
1 jar
ingredients
- 2 lbs raw green mangoes
- 2 cups oil (preferably mustard oil)
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Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
- 1 tablespoon onion seeds (kalonji)
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon asafoetida powder
directions
- Wash the mangoes and pat dry them.
- Without peeling, cut them into long thin slices; discard the pit.
- Dry the slices in sun for 10 to 12 hours spread on an absorbent cloth.
- Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
- Add the seasonings except salt and asafetida powder.
- As soon as they sizzle, add the dried mango pieces.
- Stir together for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Mix in the salt and asafetida powder when the mixture is cold.
- Heat the remaining oil separately.
- Pour the hot oil over the spiced mango slices and adjust the spices, as needed.
- Put the pickle in a jar, cover, and store in a warm place for a few days.
- Shake everyday.
- Pickle may be refrigerated if it is to be kept long.
- Variation: Peel the mangoes before cutting.
- Reduce the oil by half and adjust the seasonings.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
kusum gupta
Poughkeepsie, NY
After a successful professional career of 36 years, I am involved in several activities, for example,:
Teach Indian cooking, organize India festival, member of Interfaith Council.
Have published a cookbook 'Recipes with a Spice - Indian Cuisine for Balanced Nutrition' available from me at a discount price. Visit [http://www.healthyindiancuisine.com/] Also published 'Hindu Spirituality - A Practical Approach based on the Bhagavad Gita'.