Mango Pickle: A Sweet And Spicy Fix For The Summer Season

By Author: Alex Warner
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In India, though summers are very tiring due to hot weather and high humidity, one thing that is surely amazing is its summer special food. Especially when it comes to the condiments, no one can beat them. They have their wide assortment of savory pickles fixed specially for every season. Here in this article, you will get to know about the specialty about the summer pickle – Mango pickle, popularly named as “Aam Ka Achaar” in India. 
 
Mango pickle is almost everyone’s summer favorite and the reasons are countless. It is so famous that it can be used as a synonym for summers in India. Most households start buying raw mangoes at the start of the season to prepare this tangy and fiery pickle. It is then stored in huge glass jars and eaten for the next 4-5 months. Yes, as soon as you mix oil, salt, garlic, chili, fenugreek and mustard seeds, they act as preservatives and restrict the growth of microorganisms. Hence, they are absolutely safe for consumption for months. 
 
Raw mangoes are green in color and the line of carts loaded with green mangoes on the street ...
... in India is a sight to behold. Its tartness and different shades of green are what attract the most. Apart from the pickle, another sour version of raw mangoes is famous in West Bengal. It is called Chutney. Unlike pickles, it can’t be hoarded for months as it is more kind of a liquid with mango flakes. 
 
How to make Mango Pickle
Nothing can be easier than preparing mango pickles. Yes, it is! Cut raw mangoes into pieces, coat them with salt and turmeric and dry them under the sun for 2-3 days. Once the pieces become dry, pour them in a sterilized jar and add fresh vegetables or fruits (optional). Fresh vegetables make the mixture crunchier and tastier. Add salt, garlic, oil, chili, mustard seeds etc to it. Make sure you have marinated all the pieces with enough salt as it draws out the moisture from vegetables and mangoes enough to preserve the mixture for a longer period of time.
 
Health Benefits
Raw mangoes have multiple health benefits and this is why it is eaten by people of all age groups, starting from children to aged. Some of the worth-mentioning benefits are:

It is useful for shedding extra calories. Ripe mangoes, on the other, add a lot to the calorie as the sugar content is high in them. 
Good for pregnant women as it pacifies their non-stop cravings for pickles or something sour. Also, an easy solution to deal with morning sickness. 
It acts as an energizer and hence when eaten alongside your lunch meal , it can actually help you to overcome the afternoon drowsiness. 
Immensely beneficial in treating all types of liver disorders. A single and small piece of raw mango, when chewed, secretes bile juice or acid that helps in fighting bacterial infections by cleaning your intestines. 
Also, helpful in addressing blood-related problems as it contains Vitamin C which aids in the formation of new RBCs. 
Raw mangoes check the loss of sodium chloride and iron from your body. 

So, what are you thinking? Buy a basketful of raw mangoes right now and make your best-ever condiment to add some tang to your everyday meal. 

Alex Warner is a Markering Expert at Indian Grocery which is, in fact, the largest online retailer for Indian gourmet food, snacks, sweets, spices and pickles. The author, being a food enthusiast, likes to explore various types of exotic flavors and spices. Among their pickles collection, the chicken pickle is worth trying and it tastes best when complimented by Ambika Appalam, a great papad variety available in the online store.

Senior Marketing Manager at Indian Grocery, a leading online retailer of all type of gourmet and grocery food, sweets, and snacks. It stocks authentic Indian Sweet brands of premium-level at affordable prices.