Mango Pickle/Mango Achar

Mango -3 raw green (Medium to large size)cut into bite size

Garlic -12 cloves chopped finely

Ginger -3 tbsp Chopped finely

Curry Leaves -2 Springs

Sesame Oil/Nallena -1/3 Cup

Red Chilly Powder -6 tbsp

Asafoetida -1/8 tsp

Fenugreek Powder -1 tsp

Vinegar -10 tsp

Salt - to taste

Heat sesame oil in a pan,add thinly sliced garlic and ginger,saute it until they turn golden brown and keep it aside.
Add chopped mango slices and turn off the heat.The mango slices must be on the fire only a few seconds.When the mango is coated in the oil keep it aside.
Now add red chilly powder,Asafoetida,fenugreek powder into the pan and turn on the stove to low heat,stir well.(Make sure not to burn the spices)
Now add all the ingredients kept aside including vinegar and salt and turn off the heat.Let it cool.
When its cool transfer it to an airtight glass container and store it outside or in a refrigerator.

Anne's South Indian Kitchen