If pickle is not made during the summer season of raw mangoes, it seems incomplete. Our grandmothers, mothers and sisters-in-law make raw mango pickle which does not spoil for 1 to 3 years, but have you eaten mango pickle without oil? If not then definitely try it this time. If you make it and eat it, you will fall in love with the spicy asafoetida flavored mango pickle without oil.
This oil-free raw mango pickle not only tastes very tasty, but is also light and beneficial for the stomach. You can add it to your daily food without any hesitation. The good thing is that this pickle lasts for a long time.
Among the summer fruits, mango is the favorite of most people. It is liked to be eaten both raw and cooked. Rich in taste as well as many nutrients, raw mango helps in protecting from heat stroke in summer. For now, let us know the recipe of raw mango pickle made without oil.
What are the ingredients required?
You will not need too many ingredients to make this pickle. Take 5 kg raw mango with 200 grams salt or as per requirement, 10 grams pure asafoetida, 1 teaspoon turmeric and 100 grams Kashmiri red chili powder.
How to make pickles
- First of all, wash the raw mangoes thoroughly and dry them with a cloth.
- The second step is to peel all the mangoes, cut them lengthwise and then mix salt well in it.
- Cover these raw mangoes marinated with salt and keep them for 24 hours so that the water drains out.
- After 24 hours are over, dry the mango pieces in the sun for 2 to 3 hours.
- The water that comes out of mango should not be thrown away, rather put it in a clean glass jar.
- Take out 1 cup of this mango water and add asafoetida in it and mix till it dissolves well.
- Put the sun-dried mango pieces in a big vessel and add turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli powder and asafoetida water and mix.
- Now take a clean glass jar and put these mangoes in it and add the remaining mango water on top.
- Close the lid of the jar tightly and keep it in a cool place. It will slowly cook and be ready.
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Note the pro tips of pickles
To make the taste of this pickle even better and to keep it fresh for a long time, it is important that the asafoetida should be pure. It is important that you buy it from a trusted place only. Always use a clean spoon to take out the pickle. Do not take out the pickle by hand, if you store it properly then it does not spoil for 2 to 3 years.
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