Instant mango pickle has a special place in my childhood memories. Amma would make some just before a train journey and us kids would taste some while it’s cooling in the pan, spicy and tangy. Yum! While at home, mango pickle is usually eaten with curd rice, all those pairing rules go out the window when on a trip and we are packing food. We eat this pickle alongside chapati, curd rice, lemon rice, and even podi idli. It adds a zing to any food and makes it instantly more palatable. Making instant mango pickle is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy the tangy goodness of mangoes. Here are some tips to help you make delicious instant mango pickle:
Ingredients for Instant Mango Pickle:
Tips to Make a Good Instant Mango Pickle:
Remember that instant mango pickle is quite versatile, and you can customise it based on your taste preferences. This mango pickle or manga curry is an important addition to the Onam sadya or Kerala wedding sadya along with the lime pickle or naranga curry. While different parts of Kerala and different communities prepare this simple mango pickle differently, the base recipe remains the same and you can add or subtract ingredients to your preference. While I love the sweet mango pickle that amma makes, this instant spicy mango pickle does hold a special place in my heart. If you are not vegetarian, you must try my Kerala fish pickle recipe.
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Add salt to the cut mango pieces, mix well, and set aside for 30 mins. Powder coarsely together – fenugreek seeds and black mustard seeds Heat oil in a pan and add more mustard seeds. When they pop, turn off the flame and add the powdered mustard + fenugreek. Quickly follow with the chilli powder and curry leaves and stir vigorously for 5 seconds, taking care not to burn the spices. Tip in the salted mangoes and mix well, adding more salt as needed, and vinegar, if using. Mix together well, adding more optional ingredients like jaggery. It will all come together in the residual heat of the pan. That’s it! The mango pickle is ready.
