Sunday, April 13, 2014

Kadumanga Achar | Kerala Mango Pickle

Mango Pickle

Kerala is know as God Own's Country as it is one of the beautiful place of south Indian states. The scenic beauty of this states attracts many tourists to this state. Kerala cuisine has a special place in south Indian cuisine. 
Kadumanga pickle is a Kerala style pickle made of mangoes & mix of spices. This is a spicy yet tangy pickle, which makes you want more. The recipe was asking a stay time of 5-6hrs but I reduced it for 2hrs. 


Mango Pickle
Prep Time-6hrs| Cook Time-15mins | Serves - 4people
Adapted : Ria's Collections
Ingredients
2Cups chopped mango {1Medium mango}
1&1/2Tsp salt
2Tbs oil
1Tsp mustard seeds
2 Garlic cloves sliced
1Tsp ginger grated
3Green chili's 
2Tsp red chili powder {As needed}
1/2Cup water
6curry leaves
1/4 Tsp turmeric
1Tsp hing {Asafetida}
1Tsp methi powder 
Salt for taste
Directions
- Mix salt & mango pieces aside. Leave them for at least 2hrs. 
- Heat pan with oil. To that add mustard seeds. Once they start jumping add garlic , curry leaves, ginger & green chili's to pan. Stir them for few seconds.
- To that add red chili powder & turmeric. stir fry them for few seconds & add water. 
- Bring the masala to boil & to that add hing & methi powder. 
- Cook the masala till becomes thick & when the water evaporates you can the oil layer on top. 
- Switch off & add the mango pieces to pan. Mix them well. Adjust taste (salt & spiciness) if needed. 
- Serve with rice along with a dollop of ghee. 
Note
- You can use 2cups grated mango instead of pieces. 
- Use red chili's instead of green one's to reduce the spiciness of this dish.

Mango Pickle
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