Kadumanga Achar - An Onam Delicacy

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous onam.

Kadumanga Achar

This spicy and tangy pickle is a must have in Kerala Sadya menu and is very popular too...

Ingredients :

1. Raw mango(cut into small cubes) : 2
2. Ginger (julienned) : a medium size piece
3. Garlic (sliced ) : 10
4. Red chilly powder : 3 tsp
5. Fenugreek powder : 1/2 tsp
6. Mustard powder ; 1/4 tsp
7. Vinegar : 1 tsp
8. Salt
9. Gingelly oil: 1 tbsp

Method :

• Mix the cubed mango pieces with salt and set aside for 8-9 hours.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• After spluttering , add ginger and garlic and saute well.(do not saute till brown colour)
• Add the powders,salt,.1/4 cup of water and allow to boil (low flame).
• While boiling add the mango pieces and combine well.
• Cook till,the water get evaporates and the mango pieces are coated well with the gravy.
• Switch off the flame and add vinegar.

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