Recipes/Chutney

AAM KA ACHAR

“Dadi ki recipe, Sunder ka masala.”

Raw mango pickle in mustard oil with Sunder Achar Masala.

TIME 45 minSERVES 20DIET VeganHOST Sudhaji

SAMAAN

01Toss mango with salt and turmeric. Leave covered for 6 hours, then drain the liquid.

02Spread mango on a cloth for 2–3 hours until surface-dry.

03Heat mustard oil until it smokes, then cool completely.

04Mix mango with achar masala, chilli and half the oil.

05Fill a clean, dry jar. Pour remaining oil on top. Keep in sunlight for 5–7 days, shaking daily.

SUDHAJI KA TIP“Chief Rasoi Officer approved. Sunder daalo, swaad badhao.”Everything must be bone dry: mango, jar, spoon. Moisture spoils pickle.

How long does mango pickle last?

Kept dry and covered with oil, a year or more.

Why heat mustard oil first?

Heating to smoking point and cooling removes its raw pungency.