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Punjabi Mango Pickle – Aam Ka Achaar

written by Hina Gujral June 13, 2016
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Punjabi Mango Pickle is a spicy green mango pickle also known as aam ka achaar. In Indian households, green mango pickle is a staple condiment. Every year, we make a big batch of Punjabi style aam ka achaar from scratch with homemade achaar ka masala or pickle masala powder.

side shot of aam ka achaar in a stainless steel

About Aam Ka Achaar…

Salty, spicy, savory, Aam Ka Achaar is an amalgamation of all favorite flavors from grandma’s kitchen.

Summer season from June to July is the best time to make mango pickle. The Indian summer is the perfect time to make aam ka achaar – the abundance of raw mangoes and the dry weather are two idealistic conditions for pickling.

Heat at its peak, flora, and fauna at their dullest mood and the scent of mangoes hanging in the air. What could be a better way to spend a long summer afternoon indoor than making mango pickle.

In India, we have a variety of mango pickle recipes from each corner of the country. And it is one of the most common pickles made and enjoyed in every household.

aerial shot of green mangoes for aam ka achaar

Punjabi Mango Pickle Making Process…

The technique and the time to make each pickle is different from the other.

Type of Mango: For the raw mango pickle, you need green mangoes that have tender/chewable or almost no stone inside. Most vegetable vendors sell them as ‘pickle mangoes’ or ‘achaar ke aam’. You cannot make Punjabi pickle with any other variety of green mangoes.

Cleaning Of Mango: Wash the raw mangoes nicely 2 – 3 times in water or soak them in a bucket full of water for 1 – 2 hours. Since the skin of the mango is not removed for making pickles, wipe each mango with a clean and dry kitchen towel to remove excess water/dirt. Make sure no water, moisture, or dirt traces remain in the mangoes.

Cut Of Mango: For the mango pickle, green mangoes need to be cut into bite-size pieces. Each piece has to be of equal size. You can use a mango cutter, sharp knife, or can request your vegetable vendor to cut them for you. Vegetable vendors who sell raw mangoes for pickle often provide cutting services as well at a minimal price.

Salty, spicy, savory, Aam Ka Achaar is an amalgamation of all favorite flavors from grandma's kitchen.

Sun-Drying Of Mango: Combine the chopped mangoes with turmeric powder and salt. Toss well using your fingers. Place the mangoes on a muslin cloth, cover with another piece of muslin cloth, and place under the direct sun for a day or two. This process ensures all the moisture from the green mangoes is released.

Making Mango Pickle: Now in a large mixing bowl add the sun-dried raw mango, remaining salt, and achaar masala (see recipe). Combine nicely so that each piece of mango is coated with the spice mixture. That’s it!

sun drying mango pickle in traditional Indian pickle jars

Sun-Drying Mango Pickle: Transfer the pickle to a clean, dry, and sterilized jar. Make sure no dirt particles or moisture content remain in the jar before transferring the pickle. Seal the opening of the jar with a white muslin cloth and keep under the direct sun rays for 2 days. Shake the jar in between once in a day. Keep the pickle jar indoor once the sunsets.

Adding Oil: After 2 days, heat mustard oil in a pan till it reaches the smoking point. Turn off the heat. Allow the oil to cool down completely at room temperature. Pour the mustard oil in the jar and shake the jar to mix. Now seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the sealed jar under the direct sun rays for a week. By then, the pickle is matured.

Storing Mango Pickle: You can store mango pickle for a year at room temperature. No need to refrigerate it. But make sure to keep it away from all kind of moisture else it will develop fungus and get spoiled.

Achaar ka Masala is a must have condiment if you are addicted to Indian pickles.

Homemade Pickle Masala (Achaar Masala)…

We use homemade achaar ka masala for making all types of pickles. It is a simple spice powder that takes less than 20 minutes to make at home.

The bold, blazing, spicy, sweet, sour, pickles are incomplete without a teaspoon of achaar ka masala. In mango pickle, the achaar masala adds the flavor and the color. 

If you are not be able to make pickle masala at home, use readymade achaar masala or pickle spice mix.

The beautiful thing about making aam ka achaar is it’s truly the most intense way to time travel without leaving your own backyard. You can experience the familiar aroma of the ancestral kitchen, childhood summer memories, right at home, if only you venture to try. 

What else you can make with green mangoes?

There are a lot of dishes that you can make with unripe, raw (green) mangoes. From aam panna, chundo (meethi chutney), dal fry, to instant pickle, you can experiment a lot with green mango

Salty, spicy, savory, Aam Ka Achaar is an amalgamation of all favorite flavors from grandma's kitchen.

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aerial shot of Indian mango pickle in a steel bowl

Punjabi Aam Ka Achaar Recipe

Punjabi Mango Pickle is a spicy green mango pickle also known as aam ka achaar. Learn how to make aam ka achaar from scratch at home.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 7 days
Total Time: 7 days 1 hour
Servings: 1 kilogram
Calories: 5905kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram raw mango (achaar ka aam)
  • 200 gram (1 Cup) achaar masala (see recipe)
  • 50 gram (1/4 Cup) turmeric powder
  • 50 gram (1/4 Cup) Salt
  • 500 ml (2 Cups) mustard oil (sarson oil)

Instructions

  • Wash the raw mangoes nicely 2 – 3 times in water. Wipe each mango with a clean and dry kitchen towel to remove excess water. Make sure no water or moisture traces remain in the mangoes.
  • Chop each mango into 4 – 5 equal size pieces. We use a traditional raw mango slicer for the purpose. But the same can be done with a sharp knife as well.
  • Combine the mangoes, turmeric powder, and 2 tablespoons of salt and toss well using your fingers. Place the mangoes on a muslin cloth, cover with another piece of muslin cloth, and place under the sun for a day.
  • After a day once mangoes have released water, in a large vessel add the raw mango, remaining salt, and achaar masala. Combine nicely so that each piece of mango is coated with the spice mixture.
  • Transfer the pickle to a clean, dry, and sterilized jar. Make sure no dirt particles or moisture content remain in the jar before transferring the pickle. Seal the opening of the jar with a muslin cloth and keep under the direct sun rays for two days.
  • Shake the jar in between once in a day. Keep the pickle jar indoor once the sun sets.
  • After two days, heat mustard oil in a pan till it reaches the smoking point. Turn off the heat. Allow the oil to cool down completely at room temperature.
  • Pour the mustard oil in the pickle jar and shake the jar to mix. Now seal the jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Keep the sealed jar under the direct sun rays for a week. By then, the pickle is matured. The mango pickle has a tendency to turn more flavorsome and tender with time.
  • You can store mango pickle for a year at room temperature.
  • Serve Aam Ka Achaar with Indian main-course dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 5905kcal | Carbohydrates: 233g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 539g | Saturated Fat: 65g | Sodium: 19408mg | Potassium: 2943mg | Fiber: 107g | Sugar: 138g | Vitamin A: 10820IU | Vitamin C: 377mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 22mg
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Punjabi Mango Pickle – Aam Ka Achaar was last modified: June 26th, 2020 by Hina Gujral
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Meena Kumar June 28, 2016 - 11:37 PM

I make this aam ka achaar pretty much the same way except I don’t add amchur powder but it never looks this pretty ..uff this one is killing me 🙂

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