Sweet Mango Pickle (Aam ka Meetha Achar)

The very first thing that involves thoughts once we speak of an Indian ‘Pickle’ is that it has copious oil in it. So, how a few pickle which has no oil in it, but is as scrumptious. This Punjabi type no oil Candy Mango Pickle (or Aam ka Meetha Achar) is simply that. Made with uncooked mangoes, spices, jaggery and salt, this model of the candy Mango Pickle recipe is sort of healthful too. Go forward, give this a attempt!

Why this Candy Mango Pickle

This particular candy Mango Pickle is easy, simple to make and a no-fuss recipe that makes use of nigella or onion seeds, crimson chili powder and fenugreek seeds. These are a number of the primary spices which can be a should at any Indian family.

That is additionally a no oil Mango Pickle recipe during which you simply have to combine every little thing and let the pickle combination sunbathe for 3 to 4 days.

Tastes superior as it’s, straight from the jar or when paired with roti, stuffed or plain paratha, dal-rice, khichdi, pulao or nonetheless you wish to devour it.

Two methods to make

1. You may put together the pickle combination and maintain it in daylight for two to 4 days
2. Or prepare dinner every little thing collectively until the water evaporates and devour immediately.

The jaggery in each these instances will thicken barely. So, cooking ends in delicate textured mangoes whereas holding within the solar ends in mangoes with a little bit of crispness. Each methods, its delicious!

My Mango Pickle was stored within the solar for 3 days. What I acquired was a candy, bitter and spicy pickle with considerably crisp mango items which had absorbed all of the magical flavors of the spices.

Step-by-Step Information

The best way to make Candy Mango Pickle

Prep

1. Firstly, wash and wipe dry 3 to 4 small to medium-sized uncooked mangoes. Peel and chop the mangoes into bite-size or small items.

Measure and you have to 4 cups of chopped mangoes. Accumulate the mango items in a metal or ceramic bowl. Discard the seeds.

2. Now, add the next listed elements:

• 1 tablespoon nigella seeds
• ½ tablespoon fenugreek seeds – if you happen to choose, you should utilize ½ tablespoon coarsely floor fenugreek seeds.
• 1 to 1.5 tablespoon crimson chili powder or cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt or add as required
• 1 to 1.25 cups jaggery – you possibly can add sugar as a substitute of jaggery

Make Pickle Combination

3. Combine very nicely. The jaggery will soften and the combination will look watery. Hold within the solar for two to three days until the jaggery syrup thickens and the mango items tenderize a bit.

Whereas in daylight, cowl the bowl with a superb sieve or a skinny muslin fabric, in order that mud, and so forth. doesn’t fall on the pickle.

As a substitute of drying within the solar you may also prepare dinner every little thing collectively until many of the moisture has evaporated and the syrup has a sticky, however not thread consistency – like one thread or two thread.

In the course of the night earlier than sundown, get the bowl inside and maintain it lined with a clear lid in a dry place.

4. I stored the pickle for 3 days within the solar. It is a close-up image of the pickle on the third day. Relying on the daylight that acquired, you possibly can select to sundry for greater than 3 days too.

5. After sun-drying, retailer the pickle in a clear, sterilized glass jar.

6. Hold the Candy Mango Pickle within the fridge. Benefit from the Meetha Aam ka Achar plain or with dal khichdi, veg pulao or veg dum biryani.

This candy mango pickle can also be wonderful with roti, paratha, stuffed paratha and even easy dal-rice.

Professional Suggestions

1. Use good high quality mangoes and contemporary spices for this pickle. Discard any stones or husks that possibly current within the spices.
2. When holding this pickle within the daylight, use a superb sieve or skinny muslin fabric to cowl the bowl. This may maintain away the mud from falling on the pickle.
3. If you wish to put together this candy Mango Pickle shortly, then as a substitute of drying it within the solar, prepare dinner all of the elements on a low warmth collectively until many of the moisture has evaporated and a sticky consistency of the sugar syrup is achieved.
4. Because the recipe is made with out oil, it’s best to maintain the pickle within the fridge. The jaggery and spices assist in preservation, however since India has excessive weathers, it’s advisable to not take an opportunity and refrigerate it.
5. Use clear utensils and sterilized glass or ceramic bottles for storage. Keep away from utilizing plastic bottles for storing.

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This Aam ka Meetha Achar publish from the weblog archives first revealed in Could 2012 has been republished and up to date on 19 Could 2022.