Mango-Ginger Pickle

Mango-Ginger is nothing but a type of ginger with mango flavor and taste. Its botanical name is Curcuma amada. It’s called manga-inji in Malayalam and Tamil.

Ingredients :
Mango-Ginger skinned and chopped - 250 grams
Tamarind - 1 full lemon size ball,
Salt – as per taste,
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp,
Chili powder - 2-3 tbsp.

Masala to be powdered:
Mustard seeds - 1/4 cup
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 cup

For Sesoning:
Oil – 1/2 cup(sesame oil)
Mustard - 1 tbsp,
Cumin - 1/2 tbsp,
Asafoetida - 1 tsp,
Dry red chilies(broken into pieces) -  3-5 nos.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig.

Method:
1. Make thin slices of the ginger. Leave them to dry for minimum 1 hour.

2. Soak tamarind in water for 15 minutes, extract juice and keep it aside.

3. Fry mustard and fenugreek seeds without oil. Powder them together.
4. In a large wok, heat oil, add seasoning items, when they splutter well add mango-ginger and fry them real good. Now add salt, turmeric and chilly powder, followed by tamarind juice. Cover and cook over medium heat.
5. Once it comes to thick pickle like consistency, add powdered items sauté for a few seconds and remove from heat.
6. Allow this to cool. Store them in a ceramic jar/glass jar.