Tender mangoes flood the market during the month of April and everything gets sold out in a week or less. So it is important to look out for these mangoes in the market when summer arrives. They are small button sized mangoes that come with stalks. Pickles made of tender mangoes are famous in the southern states of India. It is known as maavadu or vadu manga in Tamilnadu and Kadugu manga in Kerala. It is very easy to make and stays for over a year if preserved properly.
Ingredients:
1. Tender mangoes -250gms
2. Chilli powder -1/2cup
3. Salt -1/2cup
4. Mustard powder -1tsp
5. Turmeric powder -1/2tsp
6. Castor oil -1tsp (optional)
Method:
Select mangoes with the stalk. Wash and dry them. Take care to retain a little bit of the stalk. This helps to prevent the pickle from getting spoilt. Rub castor oil and turmeric to it. Then, add salt and close it. Stir once every day for six days. The mangoes would have oozed out water during that period. On the seventh day, add the chilli powder and mustard powder. Adjust the salt. Store it in air tight glass jars. It will stay for over a year.
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