Kalyana Manga Recipe

 The mango pickle that is served in the  marriages are liked by all as they are made with the flavourful pickle powder if you are making it in a large scale. Else the below masala powder can be  made instantly and the pickle can be prepared at ease.   Increase the quantities accordingly/

Ingredients:

• Raw Mango – 1 (chopped into fine pieces)
• Fenugreek Seeds – ¼ tsp
• Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp (for grinding)
• Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – as required
• Sesame Oil (Gingelly Oil) – ¼ cup
• Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp (for tempering)
• Asafoetida (Hing) – ½ tsp
• Dry Red Chilies – 4 (broken)
• Curry Leaves – ¼ cup

Method:

1. Prepare the Spice Powder:

   • Dry roast mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds separately until aromatic.
   • Let them cool, then grind them into a fine powder.

2. Prepare the Mango Mixture:

   • Transfer the chopped raw mango into a mixing bowl.
   • Add the ground spice powder, red chili powder, and salt.
   • Mix well and let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.

3. Tempering - Step 1:

   • Heat half of the sesame oil in a small pan until slightly bubbling.
   • Pour it over the mango mixture and mix well.

4. Tempering - Step 2:

   • Heat the remaining sesame oil in the same pan.
   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add hing, dry red chilies, and curry leaves.
   • Sauté until the curry leaves turn crispy.
   • Pour this tempering over the mango mixture and mix well.

5. Final Steps:

   • Let the pickle rest at room temperature for a few hours before storing.
   • Transfer to a dry, airtight glass container.
   • Enjoy with curd rice, dosa, or chapati!