Mango Pickle Achaar South Indian Style
Achaar or pickle is a very spicy condiment which has to be eaten in very small
quantities. Any Indian meal without pickles is unimaginable. Mango pickle can be
considered to be the queen of pickles. It is easy to make and great to taste.
- Ingredients
Raw Mango 1 lb, cut to small cubes
Red chilly powder 4 tbsp
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
Asafoetida powder ¼ tsp
Fenugreek powder ¼ tsp
Gingelly (Sesame) Oil ½ cup
Salt as needed
Water ¼ cup
Mustard seeds ¾ tsp
Dry red Chilly 4 nos
Curry leaves 2-3 sprigs
- How to Make Mango Pickle
1. In a mixing bowl, add the cubed Mango pieces along with Turmeric powder and
Salt. Mix these together well and set aside for at-least 2 hours.
2. After that, add red Chilly powder, Asafoetida and Fenugreek powder. Mix all well to
combine.
3. Heat Oil (until fumes start to develop) in a heavy bottomed pan. Switch off flame
and immediately add Mustard seeds, dry red Chilly and Curry leaves.
4. Add this over the Mango pieces and mix well. Continue mixing until the froth from
oil has completely disappeared and the raw smell from the Chilly powder is gone.
5. Transfer this to another bowl and set aside.
6. Now in the same pan, boil ¼ cup water and add to the prepared Mango pickle. Mix
well to combine and spicy, tasty Mango pickle is ready to serve..
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