This instant mango is made with raw mango, garlic, curry leaves, and Kashmiri chilli powder and comes together in minutes. Tangy, spicy, and aromatic in flavours, it pairs beautifully with rice, rotis, and parathas and can be stored for weeks.
Place a pan over medium flame and pour in the oil of your choice. Once it heats up slightly, add one dry red chilli for flavour. The oil should be hot but not smoking. This step helps the spices release their aroma.
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Step 2: Temper the spices
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Quickly toss in the chopped curry leaves, garlic cloves, and asafoetida. Stir well so that the garlic gets lightly golden while still soft. This tempering forms the base of the pickle’s flavour.
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Step 3: Mix in spices
Lower the flame and add Kashmiri chilli powder along with salt. Mix everything quickly to avoid burning the spices. The chilli powder gives the pickle its deep red colour without making it overly spicy.
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Step 4: Add the raw mango
Drop in the chopped raw mango pieces and toss them with the tempered spices. Cook for a few minutes until the mango softens slightly but still stays firm. This balance gives the pickle its crunchy texture.
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Step 5: Cool and store
Turn off the flame and let the pickle cool completely. Transfer it into a clean, dry glass jar. Pour a little extra oil on top to cover the pickle, which helps preserve it for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.