QUICK MANGO PICKLE

Mango is another tropical fruit. Just like the bananas, mangoes can also be used in both its raw & ripe form. Raw mango is used a lot in Kerala cooking. A variety of pickles are made out of raw mango. Each state has its own version of mango pickle. The pickle i have made today is a simple & easy to make recipe.

Preparation Time: 10 mts Cooking Time: 3 mts Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

Raw mango - 1 no

Chili powder - 1 - 1 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida powder - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Refined oil - 1 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

Cut the mango in to fine pieces. Put them in a dish & add the salt, chili powder & turmeric powder. Mix well. Heat oil in a pan & fry the mustard seeds & then add the asafoetida powder. Pour it in the cut mango & mix it well. Mango pickle is ready.

Variations:

There are lots of different ways of making mango pickle & each has its own taste. A small variation of this pickle is to cut the mango in to big pieces & rest of the process is the same.

Tips:

1. While adding the chili & turmeric powder, put them in a heap in the center of the cut mango. Heat the oil & add the seasoning & pour this hot oil on top of the heaped powders. Then mix it all well & add the salt also. This way the powders will not have the raw taste.

Try it & enjoy.