Mango Pickle

Ingredients

• Mango slices: 1 kg
• Fenugreek seeds: 100 g
• Salt: 150 g
• Black cumin seeds: 10 g
• Red chilli powder: 25 g
• Black pepper: 20 g
• Fennel seeds: 50 g
• Turmeric powder: 25 g
• Mustard oil: 500 ml

Method

1. Select healthy, under-ripe mangoes.
2. Wash the mangoes and cut them into pieces.
3. Spread the pieces on a clean cloth until the surface moisture evaporates.
4. Roast the spices lightly and grind them coarsely.
5. Add salt and ground spices to the mango pieces and mix thoroughly.
6. Fill a dry, sterilized jar with the mango mixture and pour mustard oil over it.
7. Store the jar in a cool, dry place.

Enjoy your homemade mango pickle as a flavorful accompaniment to your meals.

(Garden to Kitchen, Vigyan Prasar)