Sweet & Sour Mango Pickle - Kairi Lunji Recipe by Annuradha Toshniwal
INGREDIENTS-
1 large/ 2 small raw mangoes cut into pieces
sugar to taste
salt to taste
2 tbsp. oil
asafoetida
1 tsp. coriander powder
turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. red chilli powder

Tempering-
1/2 tbsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tbsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tbsp. anise (saunf)
1/2 tsp. onion seeds (kalonji)
1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
1 dry red chilli
1 bay leaf
2 cloves

METHOD-
- Heat oil. Add asafoetida.
- Add all the tempering ingredients. Add red chillies, bay leaf and cloves. Stir.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder. Stir. Do not burn.
- Add the mango pieces and stir to mix well.
- Add 1 cup water.
- Cover and let cook till mangoes become soft.
- Add salt and sugar. Cook till syrupy.
- Serve at room temperature as an accompaniment with rice or roti.