Jan 17, 2002 06:16 AM
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(Updated May 04, 2006 04:22 AM)
Hello Divya, this is in reponse to your request, regarding the ingredients needed for preparing the mango pickle. I am sure, there are some more people, who would like to know that. So, here I am with the tasty info! Just giving the ingredients to make the pickle will not complete the review. Hence, I am also going to give you the recipe for the pickle. Hope this is helpful to everybody.
Ingredients needed:
4 medium sized raw mangoes
25 grams Mustard powder
50 grams Red chilli powder
10 grams Iodised salt ( adjust to your taste)
10 grams Fenugreek ( Methi seeds - Venthium in Tamil)
Oil 1/2 cup ( preferably sesame seed oil)
Whole chick peas , peeled garlic flakes ( optional)
Method:
First, you have to wash the raw mangoes in water and dry them with a clean cloth. Then, you can cut them into 1-2 inches sized pieces. Remove the seed and clean the cut pieces with dry cloth again.
In a big bowl, mix the mustard powder, red chilli powder, salt and fenugreek seeds together. Add 1/2 a cup of oil and mix well.
Take a few mango pieces at a time and coat them well with the prepared mixture. Put them in a big ceramic jar. Repeat this till all the mango pieces are over. If there is any remaining mixture, it can be added on top of the mangoes. You can pour one inch oil above it and cover with a tight lid. You can also tie a neat clean cloth over it to store it.
On the third day, open it, and mix it well. This is the time to check for salt. You can taste the pickle and add more salt , if it needs to be added. If you wish to add garlic flakes or chick peas, you can do that now. In that case, you need to add extra oil. This pickle, made with sour mangoes tastes really good! Enjoy your hot mango pickle, with cold yogurt rice!
Few Tips:
1) You need to use a ceramic jar, clean and dry with a proper lid. You can store in clean bottles as well. Don't store the pickle in plastic containers.
2) Mangoes should be cleaned and dried well. There should not be any dampness.
3)The quantity is more on the day it is prepared. On the fourth day, the level comes down. You have to mix it thoroughly. Mixing in a big jar makes it easy. Then, you can transfer the pickle to smaller jars or bottles.
