Mango – Ginger pickle

Adding ginger to raw mango gives it a distinct flavor and taste. This pickle is one of the famous pickles that are made with raw mango.

Ingredients:

• 1 Green Mango
• A small piece of ginger
• Handful of cilantro
• 5 or 6 Green chilies
• A pinch of Turmeric
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt

For Seasoning/Tempering:

• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A pinch of Asafetida
• Few Curry Leaves

Method:

Wash the mango well and pat dry with a paper towel to remove wetness. Then peel and chop into cubes. Keep aside.

Peel and chop ginger into small pieces.

Heat oil in a pan and fry ginger and green chilies for about 5 minutes. Add turmeric and mix well. Transfer to a plate and allow them to cool down.

Then add these fried ginger + green chilies to a blender. Also add mango pieces + cilantro + salt and grind the entire mixture into a smooth paste. No need to add water, but if the chutney isn’t grinding well, then add very little water otherwise the chutney shall become too watery. I added little too much water and the chutney became little thin, though it tasted super delicious. So be careful while adding water.

Now prepare the seasoning by heating oil in a pan and adding all the ingredients under “For Seasoning/Tempering” in the same order. Pour this on top of the chutney and mix well.

Enjoy the delicious flavorful chutney with steaming hot rice. Yummy!!