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sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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sweet and sour mango pickle recipe | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar is a simple achaar which can be made without drying in sun. Learn how to make sweet mango pickle.
sweet sour aam ka achar are very special. The mangoes chosen for this pickle should be firm and under ripe. They are peeled, cut into thin slices and simmered in sugar syrup with garlic, cloves, bay leaf, peppercorns and finished with a final spike of chilli powder and fennel seeds.
The mango flesh softens but stays intact and blends easily with the sugar and spices without losing its original flavour. You can use any variety of raw mangoes, if the Rajapuri variety is not available. This sweet mango pickle will complement rotis and parathas to perfection.
Tips for sweet and sour mango pickle. 1. Remember to cook the mangoes on a slow flame only so the spices turn the sugar syrup flavourful. 2. Sliced raw mangoes can be replaced with raw mango cubes too.
Enjoy sweet and sour mango pickle recipe | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
45 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle
2 1/2 cups sliced raw mango
1 3/4 cups sugar
5 to 6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju)
salt to taste
Method
- To make sweet and sour mango pickle, combine the sugar with 2½ cups of water in a pan. Cook over a slow flame till the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Add the mango slices, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns and red chillies and cook over a very slow flame for about 30 to 35 minutes.
- This pickle is ready when the sugar syrup is of one string consistency and the mango pieces are soft and translucent.
- Remove from the fire, add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, chilli powder, cashewnuts and salt and mix well.
- Allow the sweet and sour mango pickle to cool completely. Bottle in a sterilised glass jar and store refrigerated for upto 1 year.
Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle, Aam ka Achar recipe with step by step photos
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- What is sweet and sour mango pickle made of? sweet and sour mango pickle is made from raw mangoes, sugar, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, Kashmiri chillies, saunf, jeera and chilli powder.
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This is what raw mangoes look like. The greener version of mangoes, Raw mango is an aromatic fruit which is liked by all for its tart (sharp and sour taste) flavour. The colour varies in shades of greens and the inner flesh is white in colour. Depending on the size, it has 1 to 2 seeds. raw mangoes is used extensively in Indian cooking to make achar and drinks. See full details of what is raw mango?
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Cut in half and remove the seeds and discard.
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Peel the raw mangoes.
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Raw Mangoes can be sliced easily. Hold them flat on chopping board and slice the piece little away from core. Thick slices are used to prepare the dried mango, pickles and chutneys. Thin slices are usually served as accompaniments with chicken and fish dishes.
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This is what raw mangoes look like. The greener version of mangoes, Raw mango is an aromatic fruit which is liked by all for its tart (sharp and sour taste) flavour. The colour varies in shades of greens and the inner flesh is white in colour. Depending on the size, it has 1 to 2 seeds. raw mangoes is used extensively in Indian cooking to make achar and drinks. See full details of what is raw mango?
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In a pan, put 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) sugar.
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Add 2 1/2 cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook over a slow flame till the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
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Add 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) raw mangoes (preferably Rajapuri) sliced.
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Add 3 cloves garlic.
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Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add 2 bayleaves (tejpatta).
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Add 5 to 6 black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies.
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In a pan, put 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) sugar.
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Cook over a very slow flame for about 30 to 35 minutes. This is what it looks like after 12 minutes of cooking. This pickle is ready when the sugar syrup is of one string consistency and the mango pieces are soft and translucent. See below steps to see how the sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | cooks at 20, 26 and 32 minutes.
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This is what it looks like after 20 minutes of cooking.
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This is what it looks like after 26 minutes of cooking.
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This is what it looks like after 32 minutes of cooking. This sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | is ready when the sugar syrup is of one string consistency and the mango pieces are soft and translucent.
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Remove from the fire and add 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
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Add 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) , crushed.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 2 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | well.
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Allow sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | to cool completely.
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Mix sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | well.
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Bottle sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | in a sterilised glass jar and store refrigerated for upto 1 year.
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Cook over a very slow flame for about 30 to 35 minutes. This is what it looks like after 12 minutes of cooking. This pickle is ready when the sugar syrup is of one string consistency and the mango pieces are soft and translucent. See below steps to see how the sweet and sour mango pickle | sweet mango pickle | sweet sour aam ka achar | cooks at 20, 26 and 32 minutes.
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- When is the best time to make sweet and sour pickle? Raw mangoes are available in the summer season in India and hence millions of Indian's make their achar from March to May. Further most pickles also require drying in the blazing sun, so summer season is the best time to make this pickle.
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Remember to cook the mangoes on a slow flame only so the spices turn the sugar syrup flavourful.
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Sliced raw mangoes can be replaced with raw mango cubes too.
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Remember to cook the mangoes on a slow flame only so the spices turn the sugar syrup flavourful.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 78 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 74.3 mg |
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Pempemp
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sweet and spicy mango pickle, tastes great with chapatis....the cashewnuts also taste very good so add more.
Jyotsna malhotra
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe is very delicious. I took this pickle to u.s. All friends of my daughter liked it nd relish it with alu parantha.thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Jyotsna , we are delighted you loved the Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle recipe and you took it to USA. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Nidhi singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
this recipe is so good
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Nidhi , we are delighted you loved the Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Janaki
March 13, 2025, midnight
The sweet and sour mango pickle is excellent but can we use jaggery in place of sugar.
sohana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you. This was a very easy simple recipe which is very much appreciated by us learner cooks. I added a tablespoon pickle masala to it and curry leaves. Turned out very tasty.
Dr Pallavi
March 13, 2025, midnight
the pickle was yummy but found it a little too sweet
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