Mango Pickle
Mango pickle is a traditional and popular condiment in many countries like India, Pakistan, and Iran, often served alongside meals. Black mango pickle, raw mango pickle, Bandar Abbas mango pickle, or Indian-style pickle are all enjoyed in different regions.mangoIn southern Iran, it has a special popularity. In this section ofSelMagzWe teach the simplest method to prepare mango pickle, along with tips to make it tastier.
Ingredients for making mango pickle
Ingredients | Required quantities |
Green mango | 1 kilogram |
Salt | 1 tablespoon |
Turmeric | 1 tablespoon |
Red chili | Half a tablespoon |
Pickling spices | 2 tablespoons |
White vinegar | Some amount |
How to make mango pickle
- Peel the mangoes and cut them into strips.
- Add some salt, turmeric, andpepper to the mango strips.Mix well.
- Allow the mangoes to rest outside the refrigerator for 12 hours.
- Place the mangoes in a jar and layer with pickling spices.
- Pour vinegar into the jar with mangoes,covering the mangoes completely.Seal the jar tightly and place in a warm spot for a week until the pickle is ready.
- Important tips and secrets for tastier mango pickle
One secret to making mango pickle delicious is adding specific spices, which usually include black pepper, green cardamom,
- cuminandcinnamon,and saffron (or coloring flower) blended in different ratios. Another variation uses red chili, coriander seeds, fennel,black seeds,and saffron.If you want the mango pieces to stay whole and not break down, only add
- olive oiland boiled vinegar to the mangoes, and after combining, do not boil the pickle on the stove.For mango pickle with tamarind, boil vinegar with tamarind and add it to the prepared mangoes.
- To make thick, flavorful mango pickle using traditional Khuzestani and southern methods, let the washed mangoes rest with spices, then mix with olive oil and vinegar.
- For Bandar Abbas-style mango pickle, you can add coriander seeds, black seeds,
- red chili,and black pepperand sauté the spices for a few minutes until fragrant, then add to the pickle.Some people add garlic to enhance the flavor of mango pickle.Some also add tamarind pulp to vinegar, boil it briefly, strain, and then reheat the vinegar for 7–8 minutes. After boiling,pomegranate syrupsweet, sour, or syrupy
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- and then add the mangoes, turn off the heat to cool. Once cooled, add garlic and black seeds, transfer to a container, and seal tightly.Mango pickleIngredients for making mango pickleMango pickleHealth benefits of mango