Mango Pickles (Aam Ka Achaar) - Homemade Pickles

Traditionally Sun-Dried, Homemade Mango Pickles (Delightful Aroma of Mangoes, Spices, and Mustard Oil): 

Spicy, sweet, and sour this homemade Mango Pickle AKA Aam Ka Achar is a must-try Indian condiment. Made with tangy unripe green mangoes, spices, and oil this pickle elevates the simplest of the meals like dal-rice, and khichdi and also has a special place in the elaborate thalis.

Mango Pickle is a Indian Pickle variety made with raw unripe green Mangos, Pickling spices and oils. Aam Chunda, Punjabi Aam ka Aachar (Punjabi Mango Pickle), Rajasthani Aam ka Aachar (Rajasthani Mango Pickle), Mavinakayi Uppinakayi, Maagaya, Avakaya and Vadu mango pickle are some of the most well-known mango pickle varieties made in India.

Traditionally chopped mangos are pickled with spices and oil, in large ceramic pots known as Bharani or Barni, The ingredients ferment as the Mango pickle ages and develops tons of flavor & deliciousness.

Growing up in India, making Achar(pickle) during summer was a ritual. Unripe green mangoes were bought by dozens, dunked in buckets of water, and then carefully cut with a special cutter known as "Adkitta". The mango pieces were then spiced with turmeric and allowed to dry a bit to prevent the pickles from getting mushy and instead have a nice bite to them.

Spicy, vibrant red pickle masala was prepared with split yellow mustard seeds, chili powder, and salt and then added to the mango along with lots of oil which helped preserve the pickles for the whole year. Special brown ceramic pickling jars were thoroughly cleaned and dried before storing the pickle in them.

Unlike any Instant Pickle, this traditional Indian Pickle takes time and patience which results in the best flavor, texture, and also longer shelf life.

You will absolutely love this super delicious homemade Mango Pickles. The addition of Mustard oil, Fenugreek, Fennel, kalonji and Mustard Seeds adds to the special taste of this pickle.

Indian pickles are generally pickled with oil, vinegar, lemon juice, or water. Indian pickles are often made into fresh relish and chutney which provides additional flavors to food. Many types of foods in Indian cuisine are pickled, such as mangoes, gooseberries, and lemon. Indian families have family recipes for pickles and chutney, passed down through generations.