We have a reason to celebrate this month. I started Indian Cooking Challenge in June 2009, and this challenge marks the completion of 2 years! I simply can't believe we have this group still going strong. I would like to thank my members for all the support and enthusiasm shown over the months. It's great to be part of such a wonderful group. My special thanks goes to Lataji, who has helped me in shortlisting and discussing many challenges.
We have done over 25 challenges, will update with other stats shortly!
I chopped the mango and had it dried, then realized I didn't have any porcelain or glass jars to pickle. Only ceramic I had was a bowl. We added all the ingredients and kept it indoors, only to realize during the Sunday afternoon that I ought to keep it out. Dreading something but still proceeded to keep it out in Sun. I warned the kids that I have kept something out and they shouldn't venture out. It was all about 10 mins nap but my boys along with my niece, were impatient to play outside and on top wanted the stool over which the bowl was sun dried. The stool was pulled an bang fell the bowl and along with it, the entire content down the drain!
It was Peddu who did it and he got good spanking for it too. Everybody scolded me for spanking him as it's only a pickle that can be done again. And yes as always I ended up mopping over because I spanked Peddu. So after apologizing to him that I will not spank him again, I ended up making it again and this time made sure the kids weren't around.
Authentic Punjabi Mango Pickle
Raw Mangoes - 5 kgs
Mustard oil - 250 ml
Mix the Spices:
Salt - 700 grams
Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 100 grams
Kalonji / Nigella seeds - 50 grams
Saunf / Fennel Seeds - 100 grams
Turmeric powder - 100 grams
Whole Peppercorns - 50 grams
Sugar - 2 tbsp
You will also need
Big Porcelain/ceramic pickle jar/ Glass jar
Method to prepare:
At this point, you should also wash the porcelain/ceramic pickle jar that you need to use. Put it out in the sun to dry out any moisture.
In a large pot, mix 250 ml mustard oil with the spices. Add the mangoes and toss until they are well coated.
If you don't have a big enough utensil, split your spice mix into 2-3 parts and do it in batches.
Put it the jar (a glass jar will do if you don't have ceramic, but no plastics or metal please).
Keep the jar in the sun for a day.
Then add enough mustard oil to cover the mangoes.
For these first 15 days, shake the jar once a day. After that, you can pretty much let it be and nothing will happen to your pickle for a year or two. You can also add a tsp of sodium benzoate to the spice mix and it will help preserve the pickle for longer.
Measurement for 1/2 kg of mangoes
Raw Mangoes - 1/2 kg
Mustard oil - 50 ml
Mix the Spices:
Salt - 70 grams
Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 10 grams
Kalonji / Nigella seeds - 5 grams
Saunf / Fennel Seeds - 10 grams
Turmeric powder - 10 grams
Whole Peppercorns - 5 grams
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Notes: The spices are all added whole. Kalonji and Fenugreek seeds are absolutely critical for the flavor. Also, you will notice there is no red chilli. This pickle is not a spicy one as the peppercorns are whole and will be spicy only when you bite into one.
Verdict: Athamma liked it a lot, the methi, kalonji really added flavour. But as expected we might always prefer spicy pickle. But it's good to taste a new one. Maybe next time I might add red chili powder too.
To all my ICC members, please link your Mango Pickle post to Mr. Linky.
Scraps says
Ahhh, so that's what it's supposed to look like! My mangoes were very sweet and very soft, they just sort of pulverized and didn't turn out very well, not even worth posting! Might have to give it a try another time when I can do it right and see if it works out better.
As always, looking forward to the next challenge 🙂
lata raja says
mine has been schedules Valli. I made a very small quantity because the mangoes here are not very sour and suitable for pickle. Still it tasted good. I can imagine how apt mango in your picture would have been for the pickle.
simply.food says
Lovely mango it looks great.
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
Yum, I thoroughly enjoyed it dear. Thanks for this recipe 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
Valli this looks real yum...nice n ripe n done!!..n yes not fair to spank ,but it's only natural ...:))
Pavani says
I missed this month's challenge, but looks like everyone had fun making the pickle. Your's looks delicious. Loved reading the post.
harini-jaya says
Looks good..I didn't get sour mangoes too..but managed to make it ..I had to adjust the salt but my husband is happy 🙂
Mélange says
Nice One Valli.I enjoyed it thoroughly.Linked it.But the first one can you delete ? Coz'the url is old one.The second one is correct.Sorry for that .Thanks Valli.
Simran says
I'm really glad you had fun making our family's favorite. Mom's thrilled to get all the limelight 🙂
Rituparna says
Yummy yummy ....
Will make this very soon, hopefully ...
jayasree says
I should say I liked the spiced up oil more. Enjoyed this challenge.
harini-jaya says
Just linked mine Valli. Loking forward to the next challenge!
Vidhya says
Pickle has come out perfect...
divya says
WOW!!! This is absolutely tempting & yummy!!!
Sweet Artichoke says
Your pickles have come out so perfect and delicious looking!
Oooof, finally posted the challenge! Thanks to both Srivalli and Simran for such a good recipe! I am so happy to have my own pickles at least once in my life 😉
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
I linked it right away, but not sure why it didn't take it. I linked it again, hopefully, this time it will register.