Sweet Mango Pickle is a sweet and tangy pickle made with raw mangoes, sugar and salt. This pickle is a great accompaniment with any lunch or dinner. Steps are so easy that you can make it easily at your home.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: nil
Preserving time: about a week
Servings: 1 medium size jar

Ingredients:

• 500 gms green mangoes (raw aam)
• 325 gms sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

How to make mango pickle (aam ka mitha achar):

1. Roast the cumin seeds in a saucepan and keep aside.
2. Wash the mangoes thoroughly in water, peel and then grate them finely.
3. Shift them into a big bowl and stir with salt, sugar and black pepper powder.
4. Add oil, roasted cumin seeds and poppy seeds.
5. Toss and add red chilli powder and cardamom powder.
6. Mix very well so that mangoes coats in all the spices.
7. Fill the pickle in sterilized jars, cover with a thin muslin cloth and then put a tight lid over the cloth.
8. Leave the pickle under the sun exposure or in the heat for about 4-5 days.
9. Shake the jar 3-4 times in a day until gets ready.

Chef Tips:

1. It is an important tip that always clean the jars with hot water and vinegar and then only fill the pickle. In this way pickle remains fresh for many months.
2. This is one of the most tastiest pickle served with dal and rice.
3. Use the air tight jars and use clean spoon to take out the pickle from the jar for long lasting of pickle.