This mango pickle is an instant pickle prepared during big feasts and sadya (festivals and important occasions ) in kerala. I have prepared how my mother prepares for important occasions. It’s very easy and delicious recipe.
The recipe needs very few ingredients. This is prepared with fresh spices, mangoes and seasoning mixture. The mango should be less fibrous and sour. The oil mostly used in kerala for preparing this pickle is coconut oil.
INGREDIENTS
- Raw Mangoes medium 2
- Coconut oil 2 -3 tbsp
- Mustard seeds 1 /2 tsp
- Fenugreek 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves a handful
- Asafoetida 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tbsp or to taste
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
METHOD
Wash and peel the mangoes. Chop into small pieces.
In a deep frying pan add coconut oil, when it becomes hot add the mustard seeds, let it splutter.
Add fenugreek.
Add curry leaves.
Add asafoetida
Add the chopped mangoes. Add turmeric powder.
Add chilli powder .
Add salt
Mix everything nicely. Turn off the heat.
Let it cool down. Transfer to a no moisture glass bottle. Refrigerate. It will stay for a week.
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