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Aam Ka Achar

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I would like to choose aam ka achar because it is one of the most common pickle consumed in India. 

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Aamka achar is basically a Indian style mango pickle. Aam ka achar is very hot and spicy in taste since red chili powder is one of main component in it. It is eaten in every part of India. There are many types of aam ka achar like Punjabi aam ka achar, Maharashtrian aam ka achar, Kerala manga achar etc. Punjabi aam ka achar is one of the most common pickle in India. Salt and mustard oil are used as preservatives. I will be making Basic Aam ka achar.

Recipe 

Ingredients :


  • Raw Mangoes 500 grams
  • Mustard Oil filtered 1 cup
  • Fennel seeds (saunf) 2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1 tablespoon
  • Clove 1 seed
  • Cinnamon stick 2 gm
  • Black pepper 2 seeds
  • Salt 3 1/2 teaspoons
  • Turmeric powder 2 1/2 teaspoons
  • Split mustard seeds (rai ki dal) 2 teaspoons
  • Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons

Method : 

Step 1
Heat mustard oil in a non stick pan and put clove,cinnamon stick and black pepper. Set aside to cool.



Step 2
Cut mangoes into quarters, remove the tender seeds, then cut into smaller pieces and put into a large bowl.Crush fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds.


Step 3
Add salt, turmeric powder, crushed spices, split mustard seeds, red chili powder and mix well.





Step 4
When the oil is cooled add half of it and mix. Keep the bowl in the sun for 3-4 days. Transfer into a porcelain or glass jar and add the remaining oil so that all the mango pieces are well covered.Keep this in the sun for further 12-15 days. Serve.



 Findings:

I always wanted to make pickle because we used to always purchase pickle from the market.So this was a good opportunity for me to make something which i have been eating my whole life. Even though I faced some problems finding the ingredients, I'm happy with the end result. The pickle was hot and tangy.It had dark red-orange color with nice spicy aroma. I had pickle with rice and dal curry and it tasted was very good .I also shared the pickle with myroommates and they all liked it. After receiving a lot a positive reviews I'm planning to make other pickles like lemon, gooseberry, jalapeno etc.It was a very good experience for me.

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