Raw Mango Pickle Kerala Style

Yum

Ingredients :

1kg.                   -     Raw Mango cut into very small cubes
2 pods               -     Garlic pods finely chopped
2 inch                -    Ginger finely chopped
4 No's.              -    Green Chillies finely chopped
1/2 tsp.              -    Turmeric powder
5 tbsp.               -    Red Chilli powder 
1/4tsp.               -   Asafoetida/ Hing/ Kayam
2tsp.                  -    Mustard seeds
1tsp.                  -   Fenugreek/ Uluva seeds
A few sprigs of Curry Leaves
1tbsp.               -   Vinegar (optional)
4tbsp.               -   Sesame oil 
Salt to taste


Method:

1. Add 1tsp, salt to the chopped mango pieces and toss them well. Keep it aside for maximum of 24 hours. 
2. Mix turmeric and red chilli powder in water to make a paste.
3. Heat the oil in a wok and splutter mustard seeds when hot, add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter too, then add curry leaves and stir for few seconds.
4. Add the chopped green chillies, ginger and garlic and saute for a few minutes or until the raw smell has gone.
5. Now add the chilli powder and turmeric paste and cook for a minute or two. Turn off the heat and add asafoetida and mix well and add the mango pieces (along with the water in it). Mix well till all the mango pieces are coated. Add vinegar if needed.
6. Cool completely and can it clean  bottles. Drizzle little oil on top and store in refrigerator.