Aam Ka Achar

Ingredients:

          

•     Raw mangoes    500 grams
•     Turmeric powder     2 tablespoons
•     Salt     to taste
•     Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)     3 tablespoons
•     Fennel seeds (saunf)     4 tablespoons
•     Mustard seeds     3 tablespoons
•     Onion seeds (kalonji)     1 tablespoon
•     Coriander seeds     2 teaspoons
•     Cumin seeds     1 teaspoon
•     Asafoetida     a large pinch
•     Red chilli powder (deghi mirch)     2 tablespoons
•     Mustard oil     2 cups

 

How To Prepare:

• Wash and wipe the mangoes dry.
• Cut them into half, remove seed and then cut into one inch sized cubes.
• Put the pieces in a bowl, add turmeric powder and three tablespoons of salt.
• Mix well and allow to rest for two hours.
• Drain out excess moisture.
• Grind fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, half the onion seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds to a coarse powder.
• Add asafoetida, red chilli powder and the remaining salt and mix well.
• Heat mustard oil in a pan to smoking point, remove and let it cool thoroughly.
• Mix half of the oil with the coarsely ground powder.
• Add this to the mango pieces.
• Mix well to coat the mango pieces.
• Sprinkle the remaining onion seeds on top and mix.
• Allow it to stand for 2-4 days.
• On the fourth day transfer it into a jar, add the remaining oil and mix well.

Cover the jar with muslin cloth, tie with a string and let the pickle mature for eight to ten days in sun. Remember to mix the contents at least once a day.
When Ready Serve and Enjoy the taste!!!