Gujarati Mango Pickle
This post shares the preparation of mangoes for making pickles. Once the mangoes are prepared they can be used for different types of pickles. Menthi Keri or Gujarati Mango Pickle is given here.
PICKLES
Different types of pickles are made using raw mangoes. Some of them will be shared here.
Ingredients:
Raw Mangoes
Rock salt
Chilly Powder
Mustard Powder
Fenugreek seeds / coarse powder
Turmeric Powder
Til or Mustard Oil
Preparing the Mangoes for Pickling
Wash, peel and cut the mangoes to small pieces.
Add one layer of salt. Add one more layer of mangoes on top of the salt.
Add one more layer of salt.
Add one more layer of mango pieces.
Repeat the process.
Finally cover the vessel with a lid and keep it aside for three days.
Leave it for a day with the salt on top.
The next day the salt settles.
Mix well, cover and leave it aside for two more days. Everyday remember to mix well.
Add dry broken menthi grains, soaked full grains could also be added.
Now we are going to make different types of pickles using the prepared mangoes.
Menthi Keri or Gujarati Mango Pickle
Add chilly and turmeric powder. Mix well.
Add oil. Mix well.
