Instant Mango Pickle: Mid-Week Crisis

Today I was in no mood to cook.. But I had to make something which is loved by all..

Then I had a raw mango in my fridge.. Instantly thought of preparing a pickle which my family's all time favorite.



Ingredients:

Raw Mango - 1
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 2 to 3 tsp (depending upon how spicy you want)
Asafoetida Powder - a generous pinch
Salt - to taste
Mustard seeds (Raai) - 1/2 tblsp
Gingelly Oil - 5 tblsp

To Roast & Grind:

Fenugreek seeds (Methi Dana) - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds (Raai) - 1/2 tblsp


Method:

1. Dry roast in a Kadai & grind to powder under "To Roast & Grind"
2. Finely chop Raw Mango in small pieces.
3. Add Turmeric, Red Chilli , Asafoetida, and Salt. Mix Well
4. Add the roasted powder as well
5. Heat Oil in a small Kadai till it smokes, then add Mustard seeds and let it splutter for 2 secs
6. Add that heated Oil to the spices mixed Mango.
7. Mix well & let it sit for 1 to 2 hrs

Tips:

• You can keep this pickle for 1 week if kept in refridgerator
• Goes very well with Aloo Parantha & Curd Rice