Sweet Mango Pickle [Galka]

              Here is another product of raw green mango quite popular in indian kitchens.It is sweet and spicy at the same time.Tastes quite well with Puri & Partha or snack like namkin Mathri/nmkin Puri.

Ingredients

Raw Mango

Raw mangoes          2-4

Cumin seeds       1/4 tsp

Onion seeds        1/4 tsp

Fenugreek seeds  1/4tsp

Fennel seeds       1/2 tsp

Mustered seeds   1/4 tsp

Hing(Asafoetida) 1pinch                      

Turmeric Powder     1tsp                    

Red chilly powder 1/2tsp

Sugar in equal volume of
                     mango pulp

Oil {refined}         1tbsp

Salt                      1/2 tsp

Mango Cubes

Water                  2-3 cup

Preparation

Peel the mango and cut into small cubes.

Method

•  Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
• Add Asafoetida,stir for few seconds,then add cumin seed, fenu greek seed,mustard seed & fennel seed.
• Mix well & fry till it turns golden brown. Lastly,add onion seeds [kalaunji]
• Add mango cubes,turn over with a spoon for 1 minute. 
• Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder and salt,mix well.

 

Testing the thickness

• Cook mango mixture with lid closed on low flame till tender & looking like transparent.
• Add whole quantity of sugar & water.
• Mix and cook on high flame.
• Keep stirring till the sugar syrup turns slightly thick and dark brown.
• Test its thickness by dropping from a height little over the pan as shown in the image.
• Close the flame and keep aside for cooling.

Stirring the mixture

   Your mango sweet pickle is ready.
Keep the pickle in a dry Jar which may be kept in the fridge.

  [ Note: If so liked,it may be prepared in larger quantity and stored in fridge for a longer shelf life.]   

Sweet Mango Pickle [Galka]