Mango Pickle

This Mango Pickle is a recipe from Kerala. I put it up at the request of my sister- in- law Teena.

• Green Mango (large)     - 2
• Garlic Clove (big)     - 1
• Curry Leaves     - 3 sprigs
• Green Chillies     - 6
• Mustard     - 1/2 tsp
• Chilli pwdr     - 2 Tbsp
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Fenugreek pwdr     - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoteida     - 1/4 tsp
• Sesame oil     - 6 Tbsp
• Salt     - 2 tsp (or as per taste)
• Vinegar     - 3 Tbsp

1. Peel the skin and cut the Mango into small finger nail size pieces.
2. Heat the Oil in a Kadai. When its hot add the Mustard and let it splutter
3. Turn off the heat and add Garlic(thinly sliced), Curry Leaves and Green Chillies.
4. Add all the spices and salt. Heat the mixture for 2 minutes
5. Add the cut Mango pieces to this. Just warm this for 2 minutes only.
6. Do not cook the Mango. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool.
7. Check the salt,  add more if desired.
8. On cooling add the vinegar and mix well.
9. Store in a wide mouthed glass bottle, in the refrigerator

Tip: If you increase the Oil and Salt, then the pickle can stay outside
as long as the oil covers the pickle completely. Otherwise store in refrigerator.
The pickle tastes better after a week. Serve along with rice and vegetables or along with pooris and bhaji. Enjoy !!