Gujarathi Mango pickle

Gujrati mango pickle - Anuradha Prabhu‎ 

Ingredients

750 gms of cut mango pieces

50 gms of cracked methi seeds powder,

25 gms of split mustard seeds, 

1/4cup of red chilli pd, 

1 tbsp of turmeric pd, 

1 tbsp of asafoetida pd,

 50 gms of ready pickle masala 

 salt to taste

Method

Apply salt to 750 gms of cut mango pieces & keep aside for 3-4 hrs. Discard the water, add 50 gms of cracked methi seeds powder, 25 gms of split mustard seeds, 1/4cup of red chilli pd, 1 tbsp of turmeric pd, 1 tbsp of asafoetida pd, 50 gms of ready pickle masala & salt to taste. Mix well & keep aside. Heat 1 cup of mustard oil to smoking point. Let it cool completely, then add to the pickle mixture. Mix well, pour into a clean glass jar. The pickle has to be covered in oil, if not heat some more, cool & pour over the pickle. Keep in the sun for a few days. Check salt & spice & if reqd add chilli pd. Can be stored for few months. I normally refrigerate it & it remains fresh for many months.