Kadumanga Achar (Kerala Style Instant Mango Pickle)

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Chopped Raw Mango
• 4 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 1/8 Teaspoon Hing
• 2 Tablespoons Kashmiri Chili Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Fenugreek Powder
• 1.5 Teaspoons Salt (or as needed)
• 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
• 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and pat dry the raw mangoes. Chop them into small pieces. No need to peel the mangoes.

2. 2

   Add the chopped green mangoes to a mixing bowl. Add required salt and turmeric powder.

3. 3

   Mix everything until well combined and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat a pan with sesame oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter. Add curry leaves and hing to the pan and turn off the flame.

5. 5

   Add fenugreek powder and red chili powder to the tempered ingredients. Make sure the flame is off.

6. 6

   Immediately, give it a good mix. Add the marinated mango pieces to the chilli powder mixture.

7. 7

   Combine until mangoes are well coated with the spice mixture. Let it cool the mixture and transfer it to a clean jar.