Receta Am Ka Achar (Indian Mango Pickles)
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Ingredientes
- 2 doz unripe mangoes
- 4 c. Oil
- 3 Tbsp. Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Coriander seeds
- 1 Tbsp. White cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Mustard seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Onion seeds (or possibly substitute finely chopped onion)
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 c. Red chilli pwdr
Direcciones
- 1. Wash the mangoes and wipe dry. Cut into quarters.
- 2. Mix the salt into the mangoes and spread out on a tray or possibly baking tin and dry in the sun 2 or possibly 3 days, till the skin of the fruit becomes soft and pliable.
- 3. Fry all the whole spices in 2 c. of the oil till they are light brown.
- 4. Remove from the oil and grind to a smooth paste. Set aside.
- 5. Put the rest of the oil in a saucepan and heat well. Add in all the grnd spices and stir for 1 minute. Add in all the dry mangoes.
- 6. Stir together over fire very briefly and remove immediately. Allow to cold completely to room temperature.
- 7. When cold, place the achar in airtight containers and store at room temperature. This achar can be preserved for at least one year.