MANGO AND DRUMSTICK PICKLE/ AAM- SEHJAN KA ACHAAR/A UNIQUE SEASONAL PICKLE
Yes, you read it right. This is truly a unique pickle that is made with raw mango and tender drumsticks or pods. These tender drumsticks are available for a few days, and after that, they start to mature and become hard. These tender drumsticks are slightly sweet and full of nutrition. Actually, every part of the Sehjan/Moringa tree is a storehouse of nutrients. Its leaves and the pods have a high level of vitamins A and C. Not only this, but they are rich in calcium and iron. Not exaggerating, Moringa is called a miraculous tree whose each part is usable . I cook a unique sabzi with its buds and flowers that is called ‘Sehjan Ke Phool Ki Sabzi’
I am truly fascinated by this tree, as there are many of them surrounding my house. In April, this tree is covered with hundreds of tender pods like frills. These days, I never lose the opportunity to pluck them to make a pickle with them. I pair them with raw mangoes to make a unique pickle that is not only relishable but also healthy.
Several whole and powdered spices, along with mustard oil, complete the story to make this extraordinary pickle. Whole spices are slightly roasted to make them dry and aromatic. These spices are ground coarsely to add along with red chilli powder, salt, and turmeric powder to make it tastier
Prep Time – 30 minutes
Making Time – 20 minutes
Cuisine – Indian
Type – Side Dish, Appetizer
Author – Bharti Dhawan
● INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
• Raw mangoes – 500 g
• Tender drumsticks – 15-20 nos.
• Mustard oil – 1/2 cup + 1 cup
● SPICES REQUIRED (WHOLE AND POWDERED)
• Fennel seeds (Saunf) – 4 tbsp (50 g)
• Fenugreek seeds(methidana) – 2 tbsp(25 g)
• Onion seeds (Kalonji ) – 1 tbsp (12 g approx.)
• Mustard seeds black (Rai) – 1 tbsp (12 g)
• Cumin seeds ( jeera) – 1 tbsp (12 g)
• Salt – 6 tbsp (70 g approx.)
• Red chilly powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric (haldi powder) – 1 tbsp
● PREPARATIONS TO BE DONE
• Rinse mangoes and drumsticks and dry them well under a fan with a clean kitchen cloth
• Dry roast fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds at low flame so that their moisture is gone
• When mangoes and drumsticks are dried well, cut them into small to medium pieces
• If any drumsticks are hard and mature, peel their skin because they are hard to chew
• When whole spices are cooled down, grind them coarsely and keep aside
● HOW TO MAKE PICKLE WITH MANGO AND DRUMSTICK
1- Take a broad mixing bowl and add chopped mangoes and drumsticks
2- Add coarsely ground spices to them
3- Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, and salt to them and combine all the ingredients with your hand, rubbing each mango and drumstick
4- Add half a cup of mustard oil and rub it with the pickle mix
5- Add the pickle mix to a clean jar and cover the mouth of the jar with a clean cotton cloth
6- Put the jar in the Sun for 2 days. Shake the jar each day
On the third day, add 1 cup of mustard oil to the pickle and close the jar with the lid. Keep in the Sun for more 3-4 days
7- After a week, the pickle will be ready to enjoy with your meal
● NOTES AND TIPS
• I use a regular mustard oil without heating it. Raw mustard oil tastes better in pickles. Mustard oil matures naturally in the Sun light
• Always take care of cleanliness of jar, kitchen cloth and your hands while pickling
• All the veggies and spices should be dried completely. Moisture may spoil the pickle
• There should be sufficient oil and salt. Both the ingredients prevent the fungus that could be spoil the pickle if not added sufficient
• Happy Cooking! Happy Pickling 😊
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