Aam ka Achaar

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

3 cups (375 grams)raw mangoes , cut into pieces
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup fennel seeds (saunf) , coarsely ground
1 tbsp split fenugreek seeds (methi na kuria)
2 tbsp split mustard seeds (rai na kuria)
1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp chilli powder
1/4 cup mustard (rai / sarson) oil
4 tbsp salt

Method

1.    Combine the mangoes, turmeric powder and 2 tbsp of salt and toss well.

2.    Place the mangoes on a sieve, cover and place under the sun for 4 to 6 hours.

3.    Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

4.    Add the mangoes and toss well.

5.    Bottle the pickle in a sterilised glass jar. Place the pickle under the sun for 4 to 5 days. This pickle can be stored for upto 1 year.