Mango Achar /South African Recipe/Mango Pickle/Side Dish

mango

🥗Healthier: green papaya

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Green papaya offers a similar texture and tartness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Ground mustard can substitute for a milder flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Peel and chop mango into small pieces.

Combine mango pieces with salt and let sit for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in turmeric, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds; cook for 1 minute.

Add chopped chili peppers, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in sugar and vinegar, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add the mango mixture to the pan and combine well.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Transfer to a sterilized jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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