Gujarati mango pickle is a quick and easy pickle recipe which can be made in less than 10 minutes. Pickle is a staple in Indian cuisine. This mango pickle stays good for a year when stored properly. Pickle is a must try recipe during this mango season. Pickles are known for their tangy, spicy and sometimes slightly sweet flavour and is enjoyed across many cuisines in India. It is often served with curd rice, roti and even during special occasions in a banana spread meal.
Wash and wipe dry the mangoes. There shouldn't be any moisture in them. Now slice the stem and cut it into cubes. Now take this in a large bowl.
Take fenugreek in a blender and crush them lightly. Add them to mangoes. take mustard seeds in a blender and crush them lightly. Add this as well to mangoes. Now add in all the other ingredients except oil and mix well.
Now fill some clean dry jars with the spiced mangoes. Now pour oil all over it and let the oil cover the mangoes completely. Let this sit for 15 to 20 days before serving.
Notes
There shouldn't be any water in the mangoes. So wipe them dry.
The oil should float over top of the mangoes, this prevents the mangoes from getting spoiled and moulds forming.
The jar you use should be really clean without any moisture.
Use dry spoons when serving the mangoes.
This pickle stays good for a year at room temp.
Oil should always float on top of the pickle, whenever you see oil reduced, add more oil and cover the mangoes.