Mango Pickle - Andhra Style

Welcome back to another recipe of JO Tadka. Today I am here with Mango pickle recipe. This recipe comes from Srilakshmi's kitchen. Yes, she is from Andhra and therefore this is Andhra special in my blog for the very first time :)

Pickles, the name itself gives you tangy and spicy flavor. This is a side - main dish that can enhance the taste of any food. I stayed in hostel during my school & college days and we all heard a lot about the bad taste of hostel mess food. Pickles was the saver back then, I enjoyed it with my each and every meal. 

There are countless versions of mango pickles in India. Each zone has its own style of preparation and taste. Instant pickle recipes are easy to prepare and a great way to enjoy fresh and homemade pickles. 

Thank you Srilakshmi for sharing it with me. 

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Ingredients:

1.     Raw Mango - 1 pc

2.     Salt - 1 1/2 tsp (as per taste)

3.     Red Chili powder - 2 tsp

4.     Mustard powder - 1 tsp

5.     Fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp

6.     Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

7.     Garlic Cloves (minced) - 2 pc

Seasoning (Tadka):

1.     Oil - 2 tbsp

2.     Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

3.     Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

4.     Chana Dal  - 1/2 tsp

5.     Dried Red Chili - 2 whole

Method:

1. Wash and wipe dry the mangoes.
2. Dice it into small chunks.
3. Add chili powder, turmeric and salt to mango chunks. 
4. Mix well so that spices will evenly coated on the mangoes. 
5. Keep it aside for few hours, it helps oozing tangy water from the mangoes. In India we keep it in sunlight for few days.
6. Meanwhile dry roast mustard and fenugreek seeds in a pan and grind it into a fine powder.
7. Now mix the prepared powder and minced garlic to the mango chunks.
8. Now prepare the seasoning. In a hot oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, once it all crackles add chana dal and whole chili.
9. Stir it for few seconds and then turn off the heat.
10. Now pour this mixture over the mangoes and combine it.
11. Store the pickle in a clean and dry air-tight container.
12. This mouth-watering pickle can be enjoyed right away once its prepared.
13. Serve the pickle with your chapati, parantha, dal-rice or curd-rice.

Substitutions & Tips:

1. The tangy flavor will be more if you have it after few days of preparation.
2. You can add small piece of tamarind if mangoes are not tangy and sour.
3. You can choose to add more chili powder if you want a spicy hot pickle.