Tag: mango

Food, Vegan, Vegetarian

Quick Mango Achaar (Pickle)

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Call it Pickle, Athanu, Achaar, etc. every Indian household has some version of this bottled deliciousness. Mango season typically starts mid-March and lasts till July in India.

The following recipe is something I have seen being made my entire life. It is not the traditional recipe for pickles as the traditional way requires lots of sun drying and proper preparations. A simple google search will show you how to make it traditional way.

This quick version recipe has shorter shelf life than traditional method. On average, the shelf life for this quick version is about 2-3 weeks compared to traditional, where it will last you few months.

I hope you are able to enjoy this popular accompaniment. It pairs really well with any main course or parathas, theplas or even bread (yes I have eaten pickle with bread, don’t judge LOL)

Ingredients:

1.5 cups raw mango cubed (makes sure its green mango)

2 tbsp salt

3/4 cup of Olive Oil or Vegetable/Canola Oil

1/2 cup of split mustard seeds

1/4 cup of athanu masalo /pickle masala

1 tbsp Red chili powder (optional)

1/2 tsp sugar (adjust per taste)

Instructions:

  1. Cut the mango in cubes and let them rest in a large bowl. I stored mine in a glass Pyrex bowl.
  2. Add all of the ingredients except the oil and mix it well.
  3. In a pan heat the oil, it does not need to be boiling hot but a level below. The best way to test is to add few mustards seeds. When the mustard seeds start to crackle, your oil is ready.
  4. Turn off the stove and add the oil to your mixture.
  5. Allow it to sit for at-least 10 minutes before transferring to an airtight container or covering your Pyrex bowl.
  6. Refrigerate once it cools down or Enjoy it right away.

Tips:

*Always use a dry spoon when using and keep refrigerated for long shelf life.

*Shelf life for this type of achaar is usually 2 weeks.

*Split mustard seeds and pickle masala can be found at a local Indo/Pak grocery stores.(I used Apex brand)

*Olive oil can be substituted for Canola or Vegetable oil.

*Red Chili powder is optional if you want it spicier.

Cheers, and Enjoy!