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Indian cuisine is a riot of colours, flavours, and spices. Every state has its own unique culture- ingrained taste bud. And, to many of us staying within familiar tastes is a sacrosanct act. Of course an occasional trip to a speciality restaurant that serves another fare is ok. But, as a matter of routine ...at home...NO!

One of the benefits of being born to parents who dared an interstate marriage (am talking about India of the 70's) was being able to widen a regional taste bud to accept, experiment and, relish eclectic cuisines :-)

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Dershana

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Instant mango pickle (maanga achar)

Instant mango pickle (as against regular pickle that is generally allowed to mellow for a few days before use and stays good for many weeks) is something that my dad and now my husband makes regularly once the mango season sets in. My love affair with the tangy,spicy,succulent mango pickle is something that has stayed intact from childhood till now.



Unripe mangoes  (pacha manga/kacha aam) - 2-3 medium sized
Onions - 1 large

Green chillies - 4-5 Nos (use the Indian or Thai variety for heat)

Red chilli powder - 2 teaspoons (10 gms)

Curry leaves - 3-4 sprigs

Asafoetida - a pinch

Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste


Chop the mangoes into small squares. Finely chop chillies and onions. Heat oil in a skillet, add the mustard seeds and allow to crackle. Add the curry leaves, asafoetida, chillie powder, and turmeric powder and saute for a minute or two. Add the chopped green chillies, oniona and mangoes. Toss well adding salt. Take off flame. Can be used immediately. Tastes wonderful with curd rice.

Stays good for 2-3 days if refridgerated.

This lot, made by my hubby, makes its way to Priti's Festive food - His Cooking event on till June 15th.
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17 comments:

GEETHA ACHAL said...

மிகவும் அருமையாக இருக்கின்றது...தயிர் சாதத்திற்கு எப்பொழுது கூட சாப்பிட ரொம்ப பிடிக்கும்...சூப்பர்ப்...

Sushma Mallya said...

Thats really an instant version, love pickles and this one looks too good as well..lovely click dershana...

Indian Khana said...

This is my fav and long time since I had ....looks so tangy and yummy...just for me to grab it :p...thanks lot to U and your hubby (convey my regards) for sending over :)...

Simplyfood said...

This instant mango pickle looks wonderful and tasty.

Unknown said...

First time here....
Mango pickle looks perfect...
Gr8 job by ur hubby :-)

Unknown said...

yummy..am drooling...

Chitra said...

super.. i too have a pickle prepared by my MIL.. have bookmarked this for my own preparation in future ;)

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Wow.......pickle looks yummy.

Sarah Naveen said...

ente Fav....looks adipoli!!!

Priya Suresh said...

Slurppp!!tangy and spicy mango pickles are always my fav, that too instant version are my most fav!!looks prefect dear.

Ammu said...

I love pickles. Urs looks amazing. Will try this soon.

Rachana said...

Mouthwatering Pickle!

arthi said...

mango pickle s really simple and looks tasty too!!

FH said...

Homemade pickles are the best, Mango pickle looks very tasty.

Sarah Naveen said...

ente fav....kothiyavunnu..ippo venam,m ;)

Usha said...

Lovely pickle, looks so inviting!

Raks said...

Wow,sounds so cool,sure looks mouthwatering!

 
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