Instant Mango Pickle

Instant Mango pickle or “maangai pesaral” is the simplest and the lip smacking pickles that can be made in a jiffy. It is also called as Kalyana maangai as it’s commonly served in all marriages. It is made throughout South India during the summer months.

15 mins

Serves 10

Ingredients

Main Ingredient

For seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Wash the mango under running water to get rid of all dirt and other impurities. Wipe it dry with a towel.

Step 2

Cut into small pieces with the skin.

Step 3

Add salt, turmeric powder, fenugreek powder and chili powder to the mango pieces. Mix it very well. Taste the mix and add more spices if needed.

Step 4

Heat sesame oil in a tadka pan, bring it to smoking point. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.

Step 5

When mustard seeds splutter, pour over the mango pieces.

Step 6

Mix it well with dry spoon. Transfer it to a dry and a clean container. You can serve this immediately but if you rest it for about an hour, it tastes better.

Use sour mangoes or the gundu mango variety for the best taste. If the mangoes are not sour enough, add 1 or 2 tsp of vineger.

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