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Kerala Mango Pickle ~ Kadumanga Achar

Published: Apr 10, 2016 · Modified: Apr 5, 2018 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

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This instant Kerala style mango pickle has many names to it, depending on where in Kerala you are talking about it– Kadumanga Achar (shortened for Kadugu Manga Achar), Mangai Curry or simply Manga Achar. It is one the easiest of the pickles you can make and can rarely go wrong with it. It is also a very integral part of the Kerala banquet feast called the Sadya.

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Pickle recipes are always the best kept family secrets in India. They are passed on from generation to generation to continue the tradition of making these spicy condiments at home. They are most always made in bulk and are stored in ceramic jars called bharani  with their lids sealed. These jars are opened in batches throughout the year till the next pickling season comes in. Pickles are also very generously given away to friends, families and neighbors and even though most families make pickles, there is always someone you know who is the best at making pickle of one kind.

An aunt of mine makes the best Avakkai (a type of mango) Manga pickle and a friends mom makes a sweet mango pickle like I have never tasted before. My dad’s mom used to make some killer gooseberry pickles, where as my mom and her mom make some mean mango and lime pickles. I am so happy at this moment that I have my little stash of mango pickle that I made, as my mouth is watering just writing the names of these pickles and thinking very fondly of how they taste!

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Even though everyone makes a mango pickle, each version of the mango pickle has some slight twist to it that makes it very unique. Come summer, the season of mangoes, this quick and almost instant mango pickle is a very common occurrence. Amma always makes it in small batches as she feels that this pickle is best when it is fresh unlike most other pickles that are preserved. I think that is true.

This is also a very common pickle that is made for a sadya – a banquet fest in the state of Kerala that is served for weddings and special occasions. You need really sour raw mangoes for this and so far I have not been really successful in getting them here in this country. They are most always a little ripe and sweet, even the so called raw ones you get to buy at the stores. A few years ago, I stumbled upon cut up raw mango pieces in the frozen section at the local Indian store and tried it to see how it tasted. So far those are the best raw and sour mangoes that I have bought here. So, from then on those have been my go to mangoes for making pickles and anything else that I need raw mangoes for.

This Instant Kerala Mango Pickle recipe is a combination of my mom and mom-in-laws recipe for mango pickle. I love the way both of them make their pickles and once I made it a combined version without realizing I was doing that and ever since I have made it my version of making these mouth wateringly sour and spicy pickles.

If you are looking for more Kerala Sadya recipes, here are a few sample recipes from the exhaustive list we have. Here is the complete list.

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Easy 20 minute Unniappam Recipe - Kerala Sadya Recipe
Easy 20 minute Unniappam
Beetroot Kichadi - kerala Sadya Recipe
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Avial - Kerala Sadya Recipe
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Olan - Winter Melon and Red Beans Curry in Coconut Milk - A Kerala Sadya Recipe - Vegan, Vegetarian - www.cookingcurries.com
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Varuthu Aracha Sambar Recipe
Varutharacha Sambar | Mixed Vegetables and Lentils in a Spiced Tamarind Sauce
Mambazha Pulisseri - kerala Sadya Recipe
Mambazha Pulisseri | Sweet and Sour Mango Curry with Coconut
Aval payasam
Aval Payasam | Rice Flakes Pudding with Coconut Milk and Jaggery

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Instant Kerala Mango Pickle ~ Kadumanga Achar / Mangai Curry – The Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoon Gingelly Oil / Sesame Oil (pickles are most always made with this oil)
  • 1 cup diced raw mangoes
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon asafetida
  • 2 tablespoon red chili powder / cayenne powder
  • salt, to taste (about 4 tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

Method:

Dry roast the fenugreek seeds and powder them coarsely with a mortar and pestle.

Heat the oil in a wide bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Reduce heat and add the asafetida, raw mangoes, red chilli powder and salt. Toss in the powdered fenugreek and mix well. Add the vinegar and give it another toss.

Let it cool down completely and transfer to an airtight ceramic or glass jar.

Notes: Make sure the jar is completely dry and always use only a dry spoon to take the pickle out.

Kerala Mango Pickle ~ Kadumanga Achar

This instant Kerala style mango pickle has many names to it, depending on where in Kerala you are talking about it– Kadumanga Achar (shortened for Kadugu Manga Achar), Mangai Curry or simply Manga Achar. It is one the easiest of the pickles you can make and can rarely go wrong with it. It is also a very integral part of the Kerala banquet feast called the Sadya.
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Course: Condiments, Pickles, Preserves
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Gingelly Oil / Sesame Oil pickles are most always made with this oil
  • 1 cup diced raw mangoes
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon asafetida
  • 2 tablespoon red chili powder / cayenne powder
  • salt to taste (about 4 tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

  • Dry roast the fenugreek seeds and powder them coarsely with a mortar and pestle.
  • Heat the oil in a wide bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Reduce heat and add the asafetida, raw mangoes, red chilli powder and salt. Toss in the powdered fenugreek and mix well. Add the vinegar and give it another toss.
  • Let it cool down completely and transfer to an airtight ceramic or glass jar.

Notes

Make sure the jar is completely dry and always use only a dry spoon to take the pickle out.
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  1. Jenn says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    I love hearing about your backstory and eating these growing up. So fun! I loved pickled things and this sounds great! Love those little pots too!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks Jenn 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    What a great blend of flavors you get!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Kelly @ TastingPage says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I love pickled anything so I'm totally game for these, and also like the great jars!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      🙂 I know! I love them too. They are pickling jars made out of ceraamic.

      Reply
  4. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    April 13, 2016 at 3:01 am

    i depend upon the store bought achar..i love them alot and had no idea that its simple to make it at home.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      This one is super simple. But yes, I have a shelp ful of store bought achar too. Cant live without them!

      Reply
  5. Linda @ Veganosity says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:09 am

    Pickled mango! Who knew? This sounds amazing and I need to try making this.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      🙂 🙂

      Reply
  6. Uma says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Indian pickles are always best. Each states pickles gives various and tremendous flavors:) love it!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      yes! you said it right, Uma!

      Reply
  7. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I have never heard of this! Who knew you could pickle a mango?! I love pickled anything though!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  8. Hedi says

    April 14, 2016 at 1:01 am

    Wow pickled mango got my attention because I simply adore mangoes!

    Reply
  9. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

    April 14, 2016 at 2:26 am

    We eat mango everyday. It so nice to see a new mango recipe I haven't tried yet! Definitely going to 😉

    Reply
  10. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:31 am

    I'm on a pickling kick at the moment so I'll have to try this! LOVE mango!

    Reply
  11. Donna says

    April 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    I love the story behind these pickles - how special! I for one am a huge fan of pickled foods, but I don't think I have ever actually tried pickles mango - I will have to give it a go though, as they sound divine!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you Donna!

      Reply
  12. Tish says

    April 15, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I've been really loving Indian pickle lately. Great to know I can make pickle at home with this delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      This is a great recipes for pickle newbies like me! 🙂

      Reply
  13. The Vegan 8 says

    April 15, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    These look amazing! I can only imagine flavor and aromas must be fantastic! Love the color too!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

    April 16, 2016 at 2:34 am

    What a great idea! I didn't know that you could pickle mango, but I'm sure it tastes amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      yes it does! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Psychic Nest says

    May 08, 2016 at 5:45 am

    5 stars
    Hi Manju,

    It is interesting that pickle recipes in India are a secret! A new thing to learn everyday. As for your recipe, it looks fantastic! Yum!

    Zaria

    Reply
    • Manju says

      August 09, 2016 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you Zaria!

      Reply

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